Arrivederci, then, Giovanni Pernice. The BBC have at last confirmed that the Strictly Come Dancing star won’t be part of the professional lineup for this year’s series.
It brings to an end a tumultuous period for the BBC’s ballroom blockbuster – all the more embarrassing because it’s not even been on air. The furore risked spilling into autumn’s landmark contest, which celebrates two decades of dance. Ultimately, the corporation had little choice but to part ways.
