Giovanni Pernice returns to social media for the first time since BBC confirmed he would not be returning to Strictly Come Dancing

Giovanni Pernice returns to social media for the first time since BBC confirmed he would not be returning to Strictly Come Dancing By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline Published: 10:35, 13 June 2024 | Updated: 10:41, 13 June 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Giovanni Pernice returned to social media for the first time on Thursday after the BBC confirmed he would not be returning to the show . The pro dancer, 33, shared a video to the Ballando Instagram account in which he could be seen taking charge in leading a series of group dance sessions. Keeping his words to a minimum, he simply added three love heart emojis to the post - proving that he still has a passion for dance.

The dancer is set to return to the stage for his show - The Anton and Giovanni Together live tour - on Friday alongside Strictly judge Anton Du Beke. Meanwhile, the investigation into Giovanni 's alleged workplace 'misconduct' is still ongoing. Giovanni Pernice returned to social media for the first time on Thursday since BBC confirmed he would not be returning to Strictly Come Dancing His absence from this year's line-up was finally revealed on Monday when the BBC1 show announced which dancers would be competing.

The big reveal is a routine procedure by show bosses and does not mark the end of the probe into Giovanni's behaviour. A show insider said: 'Giovanni's case is very much ongoing. 'The announcement is circulated when Strictly have finalised the contracts of the pros who are able to compete.

'Giovanni's abs.