Strictly Come Dancing's long-serving professional Giovanni Pernice made quite the candid admission after the professionals were forced to spend more time together due to the pandemic.

The dancer, 33, is said to have left the programme because the scrutiny became 'too much' when his ex dance partners slammed his 'militant' approach.

Amanda Abbington shared a huge career update with fans after it was reported her former Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice 'quit' the dance competition

The BBC has issued a statement amid reports that Giovanni Pernice will not be returning as a professional dancer on this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing

BBC bosses have issued a statement following claims that professional dancer Giovanni Pernice has quite Strictly Come Dancing after nine years, following 'scrutiny'

One former Strictly Come Dancing pro has opened up about the so-called Strictly curse, making a cheeky admission about Giovanni Pernice's time on the show.

BBC star, who previously starred in Strictly Come Dancing, spoke out on Instagram, sharing how she was having her "last day" for a "couple of weeks" on Friday (17 May).

Giovanni Pernice 'quits Strictly Come Dancing' after facing intense scrutiny - Goss.ie

The Strictly Come Dancing winner, who won the Glitterball Trophy back in 2021 after shooting to fame on EastEnders, spoke out on Instagram.

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KATE Garraway paid a glowing tribute to Giovanni Pernice after we revealed the dancer is quitting Strictly. Having faced multiple accusations of rude and demanding behaviour in training and rehears…

Giovanni Pernice has reportedly quit Strictly Come Dancing after nine years as a professional dancer on the show, with the BBC said to be 'very keen' to keep him

The Beeb felt compelled to speak out after reports surfaced late on Thursday night suggesting Gio had quit after deciding the scrutiny on him was "too much".

It follows his dance partner quitting last season

Giovanni Pernice will not appear on Strictly, it seems, and It follows his dance partner Amanda Abbington quitting last season

Giovanni Pernice QUITS Strictly but 'is adamant he did nothing wrong'

It came as she reflected on Strictly Come Dancing's huge milestone

As Giovanni Pernice brings his nine year career on Strictly to a close after sensationally 'quitting' we take a closer look at his celebrity partnerships during his time on the show