Professional dancer Giovanni Pernice has reportedly quit BBC Strictly Come Dancing after a series of complaints from former celebrity partners including Amanda Abbington, who he was paired with last year

Strictly Come Dancing's long-standing professional Giovanni Pernice has reportedly quit the show to focus on other projects.

AMANDA Abbington’s fiancé Jonathan Goodwin has posted a cryptic message about ‘terrible circumstances’ as it was revealed that Giovanni Pernice has quit Strictly Come Dancing. In recent months Gio,…

The Italian dancer has reportedly confided in friends about seeking new opportunities on other TV programmes

An internal memo naming this year's professional dancers for the show has been distributed without including Giovanni

He's been a popular figure on the show since joining the cast in 2015, but it...

Giovanni Pernice has reportedly quit Strictly Come Dancing following the drama he endured last year. Read more here.

News comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding dancer’s ‘intense’ training methods

The Sicilian dancer has described himself as a ‘perfectionist’, while reports emerged in March that former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ contestants had met up to discuss their ‘difficult time’ working with him. Now, there is speculation that he has quit the series. Ellie Harrison looks back at the performer’s journey from Palermo to London, and his history on the BBC’s hit Saturday night show

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BBC Sherlock actress, who was left with PTSD after her partnering with Giovanni for last year's series, says she is "thrilled" to be a part of the new show.

BBC Sherlock actress, who was left with PTSD after her partnering with Giovanni for last year's series, says she is "thrilled" to be a part of the new show.

The Italian dancer has reportedly decided to bring an end to his time on the show

BBC responds as Giovanni Pernice ‘quits’ Strictly Come Dancing amid training controversy - News comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding dancer’s ‘intense’ training methods

Professional dancer Giovanni Pernice has reportedly quit BBC Strictly Come Dancing after a series of complaints from former celebrity partners including Amanda Abbington, who he was paired with last year

The BBC were said to be 'very keen' to keep him

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.