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Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice rubbishes Richie Anderson ‘feud’ claims in direct appeal to viewers

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has spoken out on the rumours surrounding his relationship with dance partner Richie Anderson.

Giovanni, who lifted the Glitterball trophy on the last series of the hit BBC competition with Rose Ayling-Ellis, addressed viewers directly during the latest episode of It Takes Two on Wednesday. The dancer was quick to rubbish claims that he and presenter Richie aren’t getting along as he appeared alongside his partner on the sofa, The Mirror reports .

Speaking on the show, Giovanni said: "We're having a good time - we're definitely having a good time. Obviously it's a dance competition at the end of the day, so we have to learn something.

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