Giovanni Pernice has shared an emotional message thanking his fans, after recently confirming he will be taking a ‘well-deserved break’.
The Strictly pro dancer, 33, was touring the UK in the one-man show Ballando Tour, where he stunned crowds with his dancing skills but also offered classes.
Marking the end of his tour, Giovanni wrote fondly in an Instagram story: ‘Ballando thank you!!!
‘To everyone we have seen over the last 4 months – thank you so much for the support, the energy and of course the dancing!
‘Ballando On Tour may be over… but Ballando is not! We have lots more to come, and of course the event with the judges and Gio at the end of June
Giovanni Pernice has shared an emotional message thanking his fans, after recently confirming he will be taking a ‘well-deserved break’ (pictured in March on Lorraine)
The Strictly pro dancer, 33, was touring the UK in the one-man show Ballando Tour, where he stunned crowds with his dancing skills but also offered classes (pictured on tour)
‘See you all soon!,’ he concluded.
His heartfelt message comes a few weeks after Giovanni announced he will be taking a ‘well-deserved break’, with fans flooding his social media page in support.
The professional dancer told fans he is planning on taking a little break after he finishes his tour Giovanni: The Last Dance in 2025.
After seven years of performing on his popular tour, Giovanni confirmed he will be taking some time out.
Taking to Instagram, he wrote: ‘I have had a wonderful time this year on my solo tour and already looking forward to even bigger and better next year!
‘After performing in front of over half a million people for seven years in row, I plan to take a little break after next year’s tour, so book your tickets in advance for ‘GIOVANNI – THE LAST DANCE’ now at www.giovannipernice.com.’
Fans rushed to Giovanni’s comments on Instagram following the announcement and wrote: ‘A well deserved break. You work so hard. It’s a gruelling schedule. Please please please don’t stay away too long ❤️❤️❤️❤️’.
‘But what will I do then after having seen you every year.’
His heartfelt message comes a few weeks after in April Giovanni announced he will be taking a ‘well-deserved break’, with fans flooding his social media page in support
The professional dancer, 33, told fans he is planning on taking a little break after he finishes his tour Giovanni: The Last Dance in 2025
After seven years of performing on his popular tour, Giovanni confirmed he will be taking some time out
‘You give so much, it’s time to take some well deserved time out for you! ❤️❤️❤️’
‘Giovanni thank you and will miss your shows with having a break but please do come back and do more tours ❤️❤️❤️’.
His announcement comes amid his on-going feud with his 2023 Strictly celeb partner Amanda Abbington over his strict training style.
Amanda, 52, quit mid-series last year due to ‘personal reasons’ amid claims of a feud between her and the dancer before reports she had demanded footage of their rehearsals after the experience in the competition left her with PTSD.
But despite being hit with fresh allegations that he left a fourth celebrity in tears, MailOnline revealed the BBC were backing Giovanni ‘all the way’ and he would return to the show later this year after the broadcaster offered him a new contract.
The allegations, attributed to sources close to his most recent dance partner Amanda, made out Giovanni was ‘abrasive’ with his partners and had reduced some to tears.
While Strictly insiders agree that Giovanni pushes his partners hard to give them the best possible chance of winning the glitterball, they insist he is no bully.
And that’s why, despite accusations from Amanda and three of his previous partners, Giovanni was ‘offered a contract’ at the meeting and readily accepted.
‘He is thrilled,’ says one insider on the BBC One show. ‘While there are dots on i’s and crosses on t’s still to be written in, it all looks to be happening for him. As it’s the 20th anniversary, it’s a big year for the show and everyone involved wants Giovanni to be part of it.
‘It has been a really difficult few months for him. To have been hit with such claims – but not having anything he can respond to – has been really, really tough.’
Both the BBC and Team Giovanni say there have been no official complaints made about his behaviour.
His announcement comes amid his on-going feud with Amanda Abbington over his strict training style
