22 August 2023 , 10:22
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Weeks before the much-anticipated return of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing, heartthrob Giovanni Pernice has stirred up excitement among his fans with an intriguing announcement.
The Italian dancing sensation took to Instagram to hint at a "very special" surprise he has in store. On Monday, he logged into his social media account to reveal that he has been secretly working on a TV project.
"And thats a wrap .. the last 3 weeks away filming something very special and I cant wait to share it all with you! Now back to London and ready to put my dance shoes back on ...@bbcstrictly here I come!" wrote Giovanni.
Accompanying his cryptic message were two photos of him, looking dapper in a cream blazer and grey trousers, surrounded by a camera crew. Unsurprisingly, this latest update on his Instagram grid quickly caught the attention of his 1 million followers, with many rushing to leave messages for the star in the comment section.
Giovanni returns to the dance floor next month (Getty Images for Zumba)
Giovanni's Strictly partner has yet to be revealed (Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images)One eager fan wrote: "Exciting!!!! Bring the sun back with you please." Another chimed in: "Yes, missed you Gio, was wondering if you would make it back in time - excited to see what you've been filming."
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A third admirer gushed: "Can't wait Giovanni - you are joy to watch can't wait to see on Strictly." While a fourth added: "Welcome back, Weve missed you! Looking forward to whats coming."
Giovanni was compelled to withdraw from several live shows on his tour with Strictly co-star Anton Du Beke due to an unfortunate ankle twist. Medical professionals have since recommended the Italian sensation take a brief hiatus for recovery. This unexpected injury left Anton to carry the show solo in their joint live tour, aptly named 'Him & Me'.
However, fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Giovanni's latest social media update assures his return to the dance floor when the series resumes next month, introducing a fresh batch of celebrity contestants.
Speculation is rife about who Giovanni will be paired up with, fueled by eagle-eyed fans noticing he's only following two famous faces participating in the 2023 season on Instagram.
The dancer is currently following confirmed contestants Amanda Abbingdon and Zara McDermott, out of a total of 15 contestants announced so far.
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