BBC Strictly star Giovanni Pernice shares huge career update after confirming 'break'
Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice is currently touring the UK with his solo show, Let Me Entertain You.
Giovanni Pernice shared some huge career news with his followers. The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 33, took to Instagram to announce he had achieved a major milestone after confirming he will be taking a "break" next year.
The Italian dancer is currently touring the UK with his solo show, Let Me Entertain You, and revealed he sold out The London Palladium for another year.
Addressing his 1.1 million followers, Giovanni shared a video of himself and his backing dancers on stage after performing as they received a standing ovation.
He wrote: "Don't mind me, I'm just a bloke from Sicily, taking in that I have managed to sell out The London Palladium for another year with my OWN SOLO SHOW..."
Giovanni added: "What a surreal night and amazing atmosphere. Thank you to every person who came along and made this such a special night."
Giovanni's career news comes after he confirmed he will be taking a "little break" from performing after a hectic few years. His schedule has been jam-packed since he joined the cast of Strictly in 2015, while he has also been touring the UK since 2016.
The TV star's well-deserved break will come after his new tour next year. Giovanni shared a photo of the poster for The Last Dance, which kicks off in January 2025.
He penned the caption: "I have had a wonderful time this year on my solo tour and already looking forward to even bigger and better next year! He urged fans to purchase their tickets now as he won't be announcing another tour for the foreseeable.
Giovanni added: "After performing in front of over half a million people for seven years in a row, I plan to take a little break after next year’s tour, so book your tickets in advance for ‘GIOVANNI - THE LAST DANCE’."
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Doubt was cast over Giovanni's future on Strictly following his reported fall-out with Amanda Abbington. The actress, 52, abruptly pulled out of the BBC competition midway through the 2023 series.
The Sherlock star announced she quit for "personal reasons'' and said she was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after her time on the show. Amanda reportedly requested footage from rehearsals before a number of Giovanni's former partners came forward and spoke about their experiences working with him.
It is unknown whether Giovanni will appear in the 2024 series, with a BBC spokesperson saying: "The professional dancers for 2024 will be announced in due course."
