Giovanni and Amanda Abbington on Strictly

Ha ha kitty!

I'm interested in him because he is a brilliant dancer, genius choreographer and not bad looking either.

I was interested in him as he's such a good dancer keepingquiet and this thread re-emerged today.

Simply that. I probably won't think of him again till Strictly comes round again!

Marriedalongtime

I wouldn’t really trust any of these ‘gossip’ type sites. They come up with some ridiculous scenarios about people, mostly made up. The BBC haven’t said anything about this so until then, I won’t actually believe he’s quit.

Oh the irony!

Genuine question- why are people so interested in this stuff?

I've just read this and will be very sorry if Gio is no longer one of the pro dancers. His choreography is terrific.

I have never liked Amanda Abbington and think it's a great shame if her "campaign" against Gio has forced this result. Some people just don't take instruction well and I wonder if she is one of them. I know she has a challenging home life with her fiance having suffered life-changing injuries from his stage act which has probably meant that she is on a short fuse, but Strictly will be the poorer without Gio's input.

www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/giovanni-pernice-quits-bbc-strictly-come-dancing-b2546641.html

Article from the Independent

Yes. The BBC have issued a statement but it had no background so I could only find "gossip"
This is an Irish page if anyone wondered.

I wouldn’t really trust any of these ‘gossip’ type sites. They come up with some ridiculous scenarios about people, mostly made up. The BBC haven’t said anything about this so until then, I won’t actually believe he’s quit.

I've just read this and will really miss him on Strictly.

I loved all his dances with Rose and their 'Symphony' dance was simply outstanding.

He was magnificent with Rose, if she had no complaints then that should be enough!
when Brendan left It wasn't the same for me and now with Gio going, I won't bother watching.

goss.ie/featured/giovanni-pernice-quits-strictly-come-dancing-after-facing-intense-scrutiny-380158

Oh really, Joseann - that would be very sad news for the public!

Some professional dancers on this show are fabulous - but Giovanni also turns out some great choreography...

Am I right in thinking Giovanni has quit Strictly due to this silly business?
I for one will miss him.

Totally agree MerylStreep I have seen Giovanni live and agree his shows are fantastic. Already booked to see him for a third time. Can't wait!

Casdon

NotSpaghetti

Is that what is coming out then? That he is unpleasant in private?
I thought they looked great together and she was doing well.

I did think it a little odd (and in the light of the above, somewhat churlish) not to thank him but thank everyone else!

Having seen him with some of his other partners I don’t believe he is unpleasant, I think he’s a hard taskmaster, which isn’t the same thing.

Rose thought he was wonderful and she has apparently kept in touch with him. She also appeared in his travel programme with Anton.

Some people are not good at taking instructions and I have an inkling that Amanda may be one of them. This is based on nothing at all but a sense of how she comes across. I could be totally wrong.

If you get the chance to see Giovanni live, go 😍
His shows are fantastic. I’ve seen him twice.

NotSpaghetti

Is that what is coming out then? That he is unpleasant in private?
I thought they looked great together and she was doing well.

I did think it a little odd (and in the light of the above, somewhat churlish) not to thank him but thank everyone else!

Having seen him with some of his other partners I don’t believe he is unpleasant, I think he’s a hard taskmaster, which isn’t the same thing.

Is that what is coming out then? That he is unpleasant in private?
I thought they looked great together and she was doing well.

I did think it a little odd (and in the light of the above, somewhat churlish) not to thank him but thank everyone else!

I’m just sorry she left as she was a beautiful and naturally elegant dancer and she and Giovanni were so well matched physically and made a gorgeous couple together. I don’t really like any of the other couples as much. It seems extraordinary when they were so in harmony on the dance floor that resentment was maybe lurking under the surface. It seems churlish of her not to thank him. He also came over very well as a personality the year he won with Rose. I find it hard to believe he is unpleasant in private.

I don't understand what happened to be honest.

I am surprised by Amanda Abbington's behaviour towards Giovanni. She has been trained at some time to become a good dancer, and will be used to a strict and punishing regime of dance training. Dance teachers are not noticeable for their charity, as they strive for perfection which is not achieved without a struggle.

.... or better, say nothing at all!

Yes lilydily9 I agree with you about the cryptic messages from Amanda and her husband - why not say what you mean instead of all the stupid hints?

For some reason that I simply can’t explain, I have never liked Amanda Abbington or some of the expressions on her face. It sounds so daft but I am not surprised at all, that she has backed out.

Whatever Amanda's reason was for discontinuing, she could have handled it better. The cryptic messages are from her and her husband not from Giovanni who has only responded kindly to her. I doubt his contract prevents him from responding further. Cryptic messages only add fuel to the fire. If something needs to be said, just say it! Otherwise it is quite childish.