Giovanni Pernice | |
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| Born | 5 September 1990 |
| Occupation | Professional dancer |
| Known for | Strictly Come Dancing |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
Giovanni Pernice (born 5 September 1990) is an Italian professional dancer based in the United Kingdom, best known for his appearances on the British television show Strictly Come Dancing. He is also an Italian Open Latin Dance Champion (2012), and the Guinness World Record holder for Jive kicks and flicks, as well as Charleston swivels.[citation needed]
On 10 June 2024, following "numerous serious complaints" about his behaviour while filming Strictly, his departure from the show was confirmed by the BBC.