Gorka Marquez has received a wave of support after confirming he will return to Strictly Come Dancing.The BBC finally put an end to the swirling rumours today, revealing the line-up of dancers set to dazzle audiences come September.
In a surprising twist, Giovanni Pernice, 33, is notably absent from the upcoming series amid recent allegations of bullying, which he has refuted.Spanish sensation Gorka, also 33, shared his delight on Instagram with a dapper photo of himself in a black suit, captioned: "Excited to be back for my 9th Series of @bbcstrictly and specially to celebrate 20 years of the best Show on TV.
Keep Dancing.."Fellow Strictly professional Amy Dowden, who is making a comeback after her courageous fight with breast cancer, chimed in with a supportive "Yes G x." Fans also expressed their joy, with comments like "Yesss so glad you're back xx" and "Wouldn't be the same without you", reports the Mirror.
Yet, amidst the celebratory messages, one fan couldn't help but mention Giovanni's notable absence, saying: "Always excited for it, but it won't be the same without Gio.
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