Kai Widdrington has dropped out of an event with Strictly Come Dancing co-star Giovanni Pernice. On Tuesday, Giovanni announced on Instagram plans for a dance class workshop in London with fellow Strictly star Kai, who is dating fellow pro Nadiya Bychkova. The £100-a-head classes are organised in collaboration with dance class company Ballando UK.
However, just days are the announcement, Ballando revealed that Kai would be pulling out of the workshop due to a scheduling clash. The message on Ballando's Instagram read: “Unfortunately Kai is no longer able to attend on the 28th July due to other commitments..
. crossed diaries! “Both Kai and Gio were really looking forward to teaching together again, so we’ll try and find another date that works. Gio will still be taking classes on the 28th July - same time, same classes, same location.
.. Further to follow re booking! See you soon!” Kai is currently touring with his girlfriend Nadiya and the couple have dates across the UK throughout this month.
Giovanni's solo workshop is still open to book with tickets from £60 per person. A judges workshop is also scheduled with Giovanni, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke. The event includes individual workshops with all three Strictly stars – with only £100 tickets for Shirley's Jive workshop still available.
Giovanni hit the headlines earlier this year when it emerged his 2023 Strictly partner Amanda Abbington – who withdrew from the BBC competition – had issued complaints a.
