Giovanni Pernice cheered on by A list pal and former Strictly partner after he announces huge career move

GIOVANNI Pernice’s huge career move is being celebrated by an A-list pal and a former Strictly dance partner.

Last night the dancer revealed he will star in the next series of the Italian version of Strictly – Ballando con le Stelle – four months after he quit the English version amid an investigation into his conduct in the rehearsal room.