The professional dancers who will appear on the upcoming 2024 series were announced on Monday - with Giovanni's name absent amid a probe into alleged workplace 'misconduct'.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional James Jordan claimed commented 'there's no smoke without fire' as he discussed Giovanni Pernice's exit from the BBC dance competition

BBC Breakfast acknowledged Pernice’s absence from the upcoming series while Amanda Abbington deleted her IG account

The 33-year-old has denied 'any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour'

Professionals who appeared on the programme said his absence has left a ‘cloud’ over the new series.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left fuming after it was confirmed that Giovanni Pernice will not be returning

Rose Ayling-Ellis has shared some very exciting news about a new BBC show

Professional dancer Amy Dowden will return to Strictly Come Dancing this series following her stage three breast cancer diagnosis and gruelling treatment last year

Giovanni Pernice's departure from Strictly Come Dancing could potentially lead to a boycott from the show.

This Morning spoke to several former Strictly Come Dancing stars on Tuesday's show to get their thoughts on Giovanni Pernice's axe from the hit BBC One dance series

Giovanni Pernice's fans have said they will boycott Strictly 2024 after the dancer left amid allegations he has a "militant" approach to training.

STRICTLY Come Dancing legend Kristina Rihanoff has spoken in defence of Giovanni Pernice after he quit the programme. The Italian dancer’s exit was confirmed yesterday when the BBC released t…

Strictly Come Dancing star Annabel Croft has revealed the scary moment she was mugged by someone in a balaclava, in broad daylight while waiting for a taxi in London

Strictly Come Dancing's Karen Hauer is one of the stars confirmed to return to the show in September, however her colleague, Giovanni Pernice, won't be joining her

Speaking on Lorraine, a former Strictly Come Dancing star confirmed that Giovanni Pernice had been looking forward to the BBC show hitting a huge milestone before his exit was announced.

The actress hasn't had much time to stop since winning Strictly Come Dancing last year

The actress hasn't had much time to stop since winning Strictly Come Dancing last year

It's been confirmed that Giovanni Pernice won't be returning to Strictly Come Dancing this year, as his joint tour with BBC co-star Anton Du Beke looms.