Bullying, weight struggles & leaving home at 14 – what drives Giovanni Pernice’s ruthless quest for Strictly success

HE was once lauded as Strictly’s ‘Italian Stallion’ and his fiery temperament and straight-talking attitude went down a treat with viewers.

However, recent events have cast a shadow over Giovanni Pernice’s once spotless reputation, resulting in his shock exit from the show. 

Giovanni starred on Strictly for nearly a decade, but has quit the show following a string of complaintsRex Instagram / @mollybrownxoxGiovanni has been supported by girlfriend Molly Brown as a BBC investigation...