Strictly Come Dancing Bosses Welcome Giovanni Pernice Back
Strictly Come Dancing bosses are reportedly ready to welcome Giovanni Pernice back ‘with open arms’ after a ‘really tough’ past few months. The pro dancer, 33, has faced months of allegations against his teaching style, after reports of a feud emerged with former partner Amanda Abbington.
Will Giovanni Pernice be back on Strictly?
Sources have now claimed he will be welcome back, and is ‘thrilled’ to be so. An insider has said he’s been ‘offered a contract’, adding to the Mail: ‘While there are dots on i’s and crosses on t’s still to be written in, it all looks to be happening for him. As it’s the 20th anniversary, it’s a big year for the show and everyone involved wants Giovanni to be part of it.
Support for Giovanni Pernice
Following the claims of a ‘feud’ initially being reported, plenty of Strictly stars jumped in to defend Giovanni, including his former dance partners. Amanda was said to be seeking legal advice in reports earlier this year after she quit Strictly after one month.
Allegations and Responses
While she has not said much over her exit, citing ‘personal reasons’ at the time, it’s since emerged that she’d requested video footage of her rehearsals and was diagnosed with mild PTSD after Strictly. Following her exit, Amanda ‘snubbed’ Giovanni while other former dance partners and co-stars have rallied around him in support.
Controversies and Reactions
It was later claimed that Giovanni – who won a Bafta for his silent dance with Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis, left his Strictly partner Steps star Faye Tozer in tears after a backstage clash on It Takes Two in 2018. The publication reported at the time that Giovanni had a meeting with Strictly bosses and is expected to return to the show as the broadcaster is backing him.
Conclusion
A source close to Giovanni also previously told The Sun he found the allegations surrounding Amanda ‘deeply unfair and offensive.’ They added: ‘He believes he’s done nothing wrong, and simply wants to get the best out of his partners.’
