Inside Strictly star Giovanni Pernice's new life after Strictly from marriage plans to TV comeback
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Former Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice parted ways with the show he loved earlier this year after a bitter feud with dance partner Amanda Abbington. The Italian dancer left Strictly while the BBC probed claims he'd bullied 2023 partner Amanda Abbington. Giovanni, 34, vehemently denied the allegations and was ultimately cleared of nearly all abuse allegations in September after a six-month-long internal BBC investigation.
However, Amanda's complaints about verbal bullying and harassment were upheld, with the report concluding the dance champion's language towards his partner could be "belittling". In the months since, Giovanni's life has changed dramatically. He recently emerged victorious from Ballando con le Stelle - the Italian version of Strictly - with a romance blossoming between himself and Bianca Guaccero. Having won Bianca's family's approval, talk of proposals is already on the cards, with Gio making his feelings for her abundantly clear.
Meanwhile, after a brief return to the Strictly ballroom for the show's 20th anniversary, Gio is gearing up for a 2025 tour, which will see him play some of the biggest venues in the UK. Here, the Mirror takes a look at what he's got going on... Back in November, Giovanni confirmed his romance with Italian actress and singer Bianca Guaccero, with whom he was partnered on Ballando con le Stelle. The couple wowed on the dance floor, and it soon became evident that their ballroom chemistry continued behind the scenes.
On an episode that aired on Saturday, November 23, Giovanni shared: “Bianca is my priority. She has been my priority from the beginning. She is still my priority today and will be until the end of the show and beyond.” Appearing moved, Bianca replied: “Being someone's priority is something new for me. I have always been the one taking care of others.".
