Kerry Katona has spoken out about the controversy surrounding Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice as the dancer has decided to quit the BBC show. Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters Strictly fans were left devastated after the surprise news that long-time favourite Giovanni Pernice had decided to leave the popular BBC series after an impressive nine-year run. The Italian dancer's decision followed a tense period with Sherlock star Amanda Abbington, his partner from last year's show, who left the competition in October after alleged confrontational incidents led her to tears due to her dance partner's rigorous training schedule.
Following her departure, other former dance partners of Giovanni, such as Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore, have reportedly also voiced their unease about his behaviour. Amid this growing drama, Kerry Katona, who has herself appeared on Strictly's rival show, Dancing on Ice, has weighed in with a clear five-word opinion: "I don't think it's right." Sharing her thoughts in her exclusive column, the 43 year old former pop star said: "I've read about the ongoing drama with Giovanni Pernice and I'm not sure what to make of it.
If there is truth to the allegations, then I don't think it's right. "I understand taking your job seriously, but you can.