Former Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice and his girlfriend Bianca Guaccero proudly displayed their new matching tattoos after winning the Italian version of the show, Ballando con le Stelle. The couple triumphed over tough competition, securing the top position by outdancing Olympic champion Federica Pellegrini and her professional partner Pasquale La Rocca during the finals held over the weekend.
To commemorate their victory, Pernice and Guaccero decided to mark the moment with matching tattoos of the finale date on their right wrists. Guaccero shared the news on her Instagram Story, which Pernice later reposted. Giovanni's tattoo rests just above another ink commemorative of his previous win on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021 alongside his then-partner Rose Ayling-Ellis.
The recent win marks a significant personal moment for Giovanni, especially after the controversies surrounding his absence from the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. Earlier this year, Giovanni faced scrutiny due to allegations of misconduct during training sessions with Amanda Abbington. According to the BBC's review of the behind-the-scenes culture of Strictly, "some but not all" of Abbington's complaints were upheld, leading to heightened media attention.
After the BBC's inquiry concluded with findings described as less severe than initially suggested, Giovanni issued a statement expressing relief. He said, "Today I'm happy because, you know, at the beginning there were very, very serious allegations thrown out at me, but as [of] today, none of the serious allegations have been upheld." These comments reflected his hope for moving forward positively, notwithstanding the challenges faced.
Abbington herself responded to the inquiry's conclusions, calling them "a vindication" of her concerns and expressed optimism for the lessons to be learned from the process. This controversy, which presented a shadow over his earlier work, coincided with Pernice's announcement of his participation in Ballando con le Stelle.
Now, as Giovanni transitions from Italy’s dance floor to the next steps of his career, he looks forward to embarking on his 2025 tour with Anton Du Beke, titled Together Again. This tour follows their recent successful Together tour earlier this year, indicating the public's continued affection for the duo.
Viewers can catch the glitz and glamour of Strictly Come Dancing airing every Saturday on BBC One, with the spin-off Strictly: It Takes Two airing on weeknights on BBC Two. Both shows continue to draw enthusiastic audiences, available for streaming on BBC iPlayer.
Giovanni's recent win and subsequent celebrations are not just personal triumphs; they echo his resilience and capability to navigate through both success and adversity, inspiring fans and followers alike.
