Giovanni Pernice is returning to Strictly Come Dancing with a "new" partner for the semi finals.
With the final less than two weeks away, Giovanni is still the reigning champion, having lifted the Glitterball trophy alongside EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis in 2021. Giovanni has been a favourite with fans of the BBC show since joining the ranks seven years ago, reaching the final with Georgia May Foote, Debbie McGee and Faye Tozer, before eventually tasting victory with Rose in 2021.
So it came as a surprise to many when he was axed from this year's competition after just weeks on the dancefloor.
