Karen Hauer, who is currently Strictly Come Dancing's longest-serving professional, told us it was a "massive surprise" when Giovanni Pernice quit the BBC programme

Pernice has strongly denied all allegations against him, describing them as ‘simply false’

The Italian professional will not be returning to the Strictly ballroom this year.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas feared for her health earlier this year after discovering a lump in her breast, but has thankfully been given the all-clear

The Strictly Come Dancing professional has the most glorious home!

The couple, who won the BBC1 dancing show in 2018, welcomed their first child together last year

Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez has addressed Giovanni Pernice's controversial exit from the BBC show, admitting that 'it's sad for everybody' on the cast

Amanda Abbington has reportedly called in police after being flooded with death threats after accusing former Strictly dance partner Giovanni Pernice of bullying behaviour

During an appearance on GMB, Hauer and co-star Gorka Marquez also spoke about Giovanni Pernice’s exit from the series

Earlier this month, the BBC confirmed the professional dancer line-up for the upcoming 2024 series which didn't include the Italian dancer.

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Strictly Come Dancing has been the topic of conversation since Giovanni Pernice was accused of 'threatening and bullying' behaviour during training - which he vehemently denies

The Strictly investigation into Giovanni Pernice 'bullying' drama could run into next year.

The BBC is currently carrying out an ongoing investigation into the Giovanni Pernice scandal, with the dancer denying all allegations made against him.

A Channel 5 star has their fingers crossed for a spot on Strictly Come Dancing lineup later this year.

The head judge, 63, has revealed what she is looking forward to the most when the iconic show returns later in the year.

Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas opened up about her future holiday plans after discovering lumpy tissue in her left breast in April

Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas opened up about her future holiday plans after discovering lumpy tissue in her left breast in April