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Zara Woodcock

Strictly Come Dancing pros 'fear rival Giovanni Pernice chosen as favourite'

Strictly Come Dancing professiobnal is reportedly embroiled in a favouritism row after it was claimed that Giovanni Pernice was chosen as the same-sex couple pro dancer in this year's series.

The series is returning with a star-studded line-up, including the likes of Helen Skelton, Fleur East and Matt Goss, and rumours began swirling about who's being partnered up with who.

It has been reported that Giovanni - who won last series with soap actress Rose Ayling-Ellis - will be paired with Radio 2's Richie Anderson.

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