Giovanni Pernice recently took to his Instagram Story to express his gratitude towards all those who participated in his Ballando dance classes over the past four months. The Strictly Come Dancing star appeared overwhelmed with emotion as he thanked everyone for their support, energy, and of course, their dancing skills. This heartfelt message marked the end of the Ballando classes, but Giovanni assured his followers that there is still more to come.
While the Ballando On Tour may be over, Giovanni made it clear that Ballando is not coming to an end anytime soon. He teased his upcoming event with the judges and promised that there are lots more exciting things in store for his fans. The 33-year-old dancer also announced that he would be taking a break from touring after his next tour, Giovanni: The Last Dance. Despite performing in front of over half a million people for seven years in a row, Giovanni emphasized the need for a little break in the coming year.
There has been speculation surrounding Giovanni’s return to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom this year. The dancer’s partnership with Amanda Abbington last year ended abruptly, leading to rumors about his teaching approach. Amanda cited “personal reasons” for her departure during the series, but later revealed that she had been diagnosed with PTSD. According to The Sun, Amanda, along with two other of Giovanni’s previous dance partners, Laura Whitmore and Ranvir Singh, met up to discuss their experiences working with the dancer.
Despite the rumors and speculations, Giovanni’s 2019 celebrity partner, Michelle Visage, stood up for him during an appearance on This Morning. Michelle praised Giovanni’s tough teaching approach and admitted that she wanted a challenging experience. She defended his methods and acknowledged that while some people may find it difficult, she personally appreciated his perfectionist attitude. Responding to Amanda’s claims, Giovanni expressed his disappointment and stated that he believes she could have gone all the way if given the chance.
Giovanni Pernice’s emotional message marking the end of his Ballando dance classes and his future plans for a break from touring have sparked numerous discussions and rumors within the dance community. While some speculate about his teaching methods and potential return to Strictly Come Dancing, others, like his celebrity partner Michelle Visage, have come to his defense and praised his dedication to perfection. Only time will tell what the future holds for Giovanni and his dancing career.