Giovanni Pernice makes a rare comment about Strictly after his bitter feud with Amanda Abbington as he reveals who he is backing to win
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Giovanni Pernice has revealed who he wants to win Strictly Come Dancing. The professional dancer, 33, stepped back from the BBC Latin and ballroom show before this year's competition kicked off after bullying allegations from his former partner Amanda Abbington.
![[The dancer, 33, stepped back from the BBC Latin and ballroom show before this year's competition kicked off after bullying allegations from Amanda Abbington (pictured)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/14/19/87614601-14193219-The_dancer_33_stepped_back_from_the_BBC_Latin_and_ballroom_show_-a-112_1734205081819.jpg)
Giovanni was cleared of ten out of Amanda's 16 allegations when the BBC probe concluded in September but remained absent for the current edition of the series. On Saturday, the pro took to Instagram to reveal that he is backing JLS singer JB Gill and Lauren Oakley for the Glitterball Trophy.
![[Giovanni took to social media amid the grand final of Strictly to share his support for JLS star JB Gill and his professional partner Lauren Oakley]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/14/19/93152491-14193219-Giovanni_took_to_social_media_amid_the_grand_final_of_Strictly_t-a-115_1734205082233.jpg)
He said: 'Good luck to this fantastic duo tonight ! but especially to Our dancing queen @laurenmayoakley.'. Lauren was drafted in as a replacement for Amy Dowden, who had to quit the series mid-way through the series because of a foot injury. Giovanni Pernice has revealed who he wants to win Strictly Come Dancing following his axing earlier this year.
![[Lauren (pictured) was drafted in as a replacement for Amy Dowden, who had to quit the series mid-way through the series because of a foot injury]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/14/19/93111567-14193219-Lauren_pictured_was_drafted_in_as_a_replacement_for_Amy_Dowden_w-a-113_1734205081932.jpg)
The dancer, 33, stepped back from the BBC Latin and ballroom show before this year's competition kicked off after bullying allegations from Amanda Abbington (pictured). This year marked her return to the programme after a year-long absence as she underwent breast cancer treatment.
![[Since being axed from Strictly Come Dancing, Giovanni has gone on to appear on Dancing with the Stars in Italy (pictured with Bianca Guaccero in November 2024)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/14/19/93079417-14193219-Since_being_axed_from_Strictly_Come_Dancing_Giovanni_has_gone_on-a-114_1734205082232.jpg)
JB and Lauren are fighting it out against comedian Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell as well as Miranda star Sarah hadland and Vito Coppola. Following his abrupt exit from the programme, Giovanni went on to appear on the Italian version of Strictly.
