91 minutes ago 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

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.

Politics

5 hours ago Giovanni Pernice addresses UK fans as he wins Italian version of Strictly

Giovanni was declared winner of Ballando Con Le Stelle alongside Italian actress and singer Bianca Guaccero

Politics

6 hours ago Giovanni Pernice wins Italian TV dance show after leaving UK amid Strictly probe

The programme is the Italian equivalent of Dancing With The Stars.

Culture

6 hours ago Former Strictly star Giovanni Pernice issues statement to UK fans after winning Italian TV dance show

Pernice saw the BBC investigate his behaviour following complaints during his time on Strictly Come Dancing

Culture

6 hours ago Giovanni Pernice wins Italian Strictly competition as he thanks UK fans

‘We just want to say a massive thank you, because realistically, we couldn’t do anything without you,’ the dancer told his supporters in the UK

Sport

7 hours ago Giovanni Pernice wins Italian Strictly and vows to marry partner Bianca Guaccero

Pro dancer Giovanni Pernice, 34, was handed the trophy on Saturday evening after making his debut this year on Ballando Con Le Stelle following his controversial exit from Strictlyafter nearly a decade

Politics

13 hours ago Giovanni Pernice wins Italian dance show final after Strictly abuse probe

The programme is the Italian equivalent of Dancing With The Stars.

Events

15 hours ago Axed Giovanni Pernice makes triumphant return to Strictly as he is praised for 'greatest dance of all time'

Giovanni Pernice, who was forced to leave Strictly because of a BBC investigation following Amanda Abbington's claims he bullied her, featured heavily in the 20th anniversary special.

Politics

34 hours ago Giovanni Pernice and Rose Aying Ellis' 'broken' friendship as he makes shock return to Strictly

Strictly Come Dancing winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice were once so close they sparked dating rumours, so what changed?

Events