Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice shares update about his future on the show after nasty injury
STRICTLY’S Giovanni Pernice has shared an update on his future on the show following a nasty injury.
The professional dancer sparked concern in the summer after he was forced to take a step back on his tour with Anton Du Beke after twisting his ankle.
However, taking to his Instagram Stories on Sunday, Giovanni denied rumours that he would miss the entire series.
He was asked by a fan: “Are you doing Strictly again this year? Heard someone say you were injured x”
Giovanni replied: “I was yes… but I’m back and fully recovered, can’t wait!!”.
Another follower asked: “How is your ankle?” to which he replied: “Lots of this… Is better… Thank you for asking…”
The Italian dancer shared the sad news that he would be missing out on several upcoming stage performances back in July.
He told his followers: “As you probably know I’m on tour at the moment with Anton and doing one of the dances I did twist my ankle on stage.
“I have just been to the doctor, to the physio, and he advised to rest for a few weeks which means I’m not going to be able to dance at the weekend. I know a few people are coming.
“I will still be there to entertain you with my other half Anton Du Beke. We will be singing along but unfortunately Anton will do the dancing bit.”
He continued: “This also means that I am going to miss a few of the Strictly professional group numbers but I just need to give some rest to my ankle and come back stronger than ever for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing which I’m really looking forward to.”
Giovanni won Strictly back in 2021 with Rose Ayling-Ellis, but was knocked out of the competition early with Richie Anderson last year.
The popular BBC show returns to our screens later this month – and now it’s confirmed that Giovanni will be back on the stage for the whole series.