As Giovanni Pernice makes a brief return to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom, the Mirror takes a look at the Italian dancer's life now, following the row that saw him walk away from the show

Giovanni Pernice, a former professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, has won an Italian dance show months after he left the UK following a BBC investigation into allegations about his behaviour.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice and his girlfriend Bianca Guaccero have unveiled matching tattoos after they were crowned the winners of Ballando con le Stelle. The couple won the Italian version of Strictly over the weekend, beating Olympic champion Federica Pellegrini and her professional dance partner Pasquale La Rocca.

Bianca Guaccero and Giovanni Pernice are a golden couple. They are the winners of 'Dancing with the stars 2024' in Italy and, if that wasn't enough, they are currently in love.

Giovanni Pernice has thanked Strictly fans for supporting him on an Italian dance show in the wake of a BBC probe into allegations of abuse.

Giovanni’s triumph in Italy marks a significant chapter after his dramatic exit from Strictly Come Dancing. Earlier this year, the BBC upheld allegations of verbal bullying and harassment against him, lodged by his former Strictly partner Amanda Abbington.

Giovanni Pernice has well and truly put his Strictly Come Dancing woes behind him as he won the Italian version of the show after winning over his dance partner's heart. The former Strictly pro, who once dated Maura Higgins,

Giovanni Pernice has broken his silence after being declared the winner of the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing alongside girlfriend and celebrity partner Bianca Guaccero

Giovanni Pernice has won the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing and vowed to marry his actress partner Bianca Guaccero.

EXCLUSIVE: It comes after Giovanni, 34, vowed to marry divorced mother-of-one Bianca Guaccero, 43, after they landed the top spot - thanks in part to die-hard fans voting from the UK.