Yahoo News BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice ditches UK after 'break' news as girlfriend shares poolside snap
Giovanni Pernice appears to have ditched the UK after finishing up his latest tour as his girlfriend took to social media with a poolside snap. The Strictly Come Dancing star recently finished his latest epic run of solo shows while fans await news of his return to the BBC One dance contest.
Giovanni's latest tour, Let Me Entertain You, kicked off in mid-January and after recently celebrating another sold-out show at the iconic London Palladium, came to an end last Tuesday night (April 30).
Ahead of the last tour date, Giovanni shared a video to Instagram which captured moments from the tour in recent months, Giovanni said: "Another chapter completed! Let me entertain you what a journey!"
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The Italian dancer then continued to his to his 1.1 million followers: "Thank you to my partner in crime /friend/producer @paul_stc and everybody at @strictlytheatreco for another amazing production!! 'We smashed it mate'. Thank you to @alanburkitt for creating another masterpiece. #legend
"Thank you to my leading lady/ star @laurenmayoakley For sharing with us your incredible talent and be able to cope with me everyday. Thank you to my cast and crew ..as I always say the show would be nothing with your hard work and commitment! Thanks to all of you who came to watch the show! Hope you enjoyed."
Now though, Giovanni is enjoying a well-earned rest ahead of joining friend and Strictly co-star Anton Du Beke on their joint tour this summer. Taking to Instagram, the 33-year-old's model girlfriend Molly Brown shared a snap of her beau eyeing up the palm tree and sun lounger-lined pool.
It comes after Giovanni's girlfriend branded him the 'love of her life' as he shared his first loved-up snap of the pair on social media. Molly went 'Instagram official' with the Strictly star last month. But, Giovanni has since publicly declared his love for his new girlfriend in his own gushing post in front of his 1.1 million followers.
Giovanni and Molly, 25, could be seen on an evening out with their arms around each other as Giovanni looked lovingly at her. Giovanni made his feelings for Molly clear as he wished her a happy birthday in a sweet message alongside the photo. He wrote in the caption: "Happy bday to my beautiful!! TMABWAW I love you!" Molly was quick to respond, writing: "Love of my life. Thank you baby, TMABW."
Meanwhile, while his future on Strictly is still up in the air with the BBC yet to confirm its professional line-up for 2024, Giovanni has already confirmed he will be taking some time out next year after heading out on tour once more. Sharing the news on Instagram, he shared a poster for 'Giovanni - The Last Dance' which will kick off on January 20, 2025, again in Hayes at the Beck Theatre before ending on May 4, 2025, at none other than the London Palladium.
"I have had a wonderful time this year on my solo tour and already looking forward to even bigger and better next year!" Giovanni started his post on Instagram. He continued: "After performing in front of over half a million people for seven years in row, I plan to take a little break after next year’s tour, so book your tickets in advance for ‘GIOVANNI - THE LAST DANCE’ now at www.giovannipernice.com.."
