Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Giovanni Pernice has expressed fears about the dancing potential of his next partner on the hit BBC show after his superb win in the 2021 series with actor Rose Ayling-Ellis. Appearing on stage with new show judge Anton Du Beke, Giovanni voiced concerns about getting a 's**t partner' when Strictly returns in the autumn.
He had been teased by Anton during the pair's touring show Anton & Giovanni - Him & Me when it visited Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. Professional dancer turned Strictly judge Anton said that for Giovanni, after winning the show, the only way was down.
"Does this mean I'll get a s**t partner?", Giovanni said to laughter from the audience. He then repeated the line to more laughter from the packed Everyman Theatre.
