Giovanni Pernice says he is 'back' after 'a difficult year' as he thanks UK and Irish fans for their support after winning Italian version of Strictly - and teases return 'very soon'
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Giovanni Pernice has declared he is 'back after a difficult year' after winning the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing. The professional dancer, 34, was forced to leave the British show earlier this year amid a probe into his behaviour, after he was accused of abuse by his former celebrity partner Amanda Abbington.
![[Giovanni returned to the Strictly floor in September, but instead as a pro on the Italian version Ballando Con Le Stelle]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/15/93403353-14218965-image-a-8_1734881077614.jpg)
Giovanni returned to the Strictly floor in September, but instead as a pro on the Italian version Ballando Con Le Stelle. He soared to victory during Saturday night's final with his celebrity partner, actress Bianca Guaccero, 43 - who he sparked up a romance with during the competition.
![[Celebrating his win on Instagram on Sunday, Giovanni wrote: 'We did it !! WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS !! after a difficult year I’m back ♥️']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/15/93403777-14218965-image-m-22_1734881761352.jpg)
Celebrating his win on Instagram on Sunday, Giovanni wrote: 'We did it !! WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS !! after a difficult year I’m back ♥️.'. Giovanni also took the time to thank his fans in the UK and Ireland for supporting him throughout the competition - after starring on the British version for 10 years before stepping away.
![[He soared to victory during Saturday night's final with his celebrity partner, actress Bianca Guaccero, 43 - who he sparked up a romance with during the competition]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/08/93396993-14218533-image-a-1_1734857082377.jpg)
Giovanni Pernice declared he is 'back after a difficult year' on Instagram on Sunday after winning the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing. Giovanni returned to the Strictly floor in September, but instead as a pro on the Italian version Ballando Con Le Stelle.
![[Giovanni and Bianca, 43, recently went public with their romance, with the actress claiming she had 'never felt as secure and loved' as she does with the dancer, who is almost 10 years her junior]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/08/93396959-14218533-image-m-3_1734857093627.jpg)
He said: 'Thank you to each and every one of you that took the time to support me and Bianca over the last few months - it hasn’t gone un noticed. 'We have done some incredible dances, and obviously im very proud of what we achieved together!. 'To everyone in the UK and Ireland - thank you so much. The constant support I have felt from you all over the last few months has been unbelievable! I see you all, and I’m so grateful to each and every one of you for being there last night and voting when needed - I know it was a lot.'.
![[The professional dancer, 34, was forced to leave the British show earlier this year amid a probe into his behaviour, after he was accused of abuse by his former celebrity partner Amanda Abbington]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/08/93397299-14218533-image-m-20_1734857795525.jpg)
