GIOVANNI Pernice beamed alongside Anton Du Beke as he returned to the stage after quitting Strictly. In May, The Sun revealed the Italian dancer had quit the hit BBC show and was being probed by the BBC over his conduct during training with celebrity partners. 5 Giovanni Pernice beamed alongside Anton Du Beke as he returned to the stage after quitting Strictly 5 The pair are making their way around the UK with their live tour Credit: giovannipernice / Instagram 5 Gio made no mention of Strictly during the performance Credit: giovannipernice / Instagram Giovanni, 33, has denied any wrongdoing and instructed top legal firm Schillings to fight his corner, but while the investigation continues, he has returned to what he loves most - dancing.
He was joined by Strictly judge Anton, 57 - who he also has a travel series with - for their live tour and took to the stage. The pair wore matching suits which were half black and half white, and Gio told the audience: "It's nice to be back." While he never mentioned Strictly once during the show, he did say: "This is the most beautiful thing you know I am alright.
I am alright." Giovanni and Anton were also joined by Strictly pro Lauren Oakley, who told the delighted audience that Gio was "cheeky" and made her "laugh lots". A fan told MailOnline after the show: "Giovanni looked so happy, he didn't stop smiling but you couldn't help but think he was a little bit subdued.
"Usually he would reference Strictly, he loved the show so I suppose t.
