Giovanni Pernice, the professional dancer from ‘Strictly Come Dancing,’ is set to make a comeback on UK television screens in early 2025. Initially, he had participated in Channel 4’s ‘Celebrity Hunted’ reality show in 2022, but the program was not aired following allegations of bullying and conduct issues during his time on the BBC One dance competition.
After an investigation into the claims made against Giovanni, which reportedly resulted in just six of the 17 complaints being upheld, he is now scheduled to feature on Channel 4 in January. The delay in broadcasting ‘Celebrity Hunted’ was necessary for the BBC to assess the situation. Giovanni had apologized to actress Amanda Abbington after the BBC’s review.
Amanda Abbington hinted at potential legal action against the BBC in response to the investigation’s findings. Giovanni, who continues to be part of the Italian version of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and is planning his solo tour ‘The Last Dance’ for the upcoming year, remains hopeful about returning to the UK ‘Strictly’ stage. He is eager to discuss his comeback with BBC officials.
Although Giovanni feels vindicated and anticipates a return to ‘Strictly Come Dancing,’ the final decision lies with the BBC. His supporters are eager to see him back on the show, but it is ultimately up to BBC bosses to determine whether he will be rejoining the cast for the 2025 season.