Strictly Come Dancing alumnus Giovanni Pernice, one of the UK show’s most popular professional dancers who left under a cloud this year following allegations of abuse by his former celebrity partner, has admitted he thought the controversy would mark the end of his successful career.

Former Strictly dancer Giovanni Pernice said he thought his career was over when the BBC launched an investigation into his teaching methods on the show.

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Giovanni Pernice says he had thought "this is the end of my career" when the BBC launched an investigation into his teaching methods on Strictly Come Dancing.

Former Strictly dancer Giovanni Pernice said he thought his career was over when the BBC launched an investigation into his teaching methods on the show...

Giovanni Pernice has broken his silence on his exit from Strictly Come Dancing, after 'numerous serious complaints' were made against him by his celebrity dance partners