Furious Strictly fans slam judges for ‘overmarking’ Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has denied claims he is set to quit the show, saying he plans to remain on the show "for many more years" The reigning champion, 32, was said to be feeling "embarrassed" about being booted off second following last year's win, and felt "wasted" on the show when he suffered his earliest exit in eight years.Reports since suggested Giovanni, a fan favourite, had threatened to walk away from the series for good.READ MORE: Craig Charles' biggest scandals – drugs binge, Corrie suspension and co-star feudGiovanni's rep has since released a statement insisting the dancer hopes for "many more years on the show".A source told The Mirror: "This is the show which made Gio's dreams come true. "Gio loves Strictly and looks forward to many more years on the show dancing and entertaining."Giovanni has also taken to social media to insist he "isn't going anywhere." It follows reports from The Sun that the star has "felt wasted" so far this series.

The One Show host Alex Jones raised laughs with an unexpected jibe at co-presenter Ronan Keating as they chatted to singer Fleur East about landing in the dreaded dance-off on Strictly Come Dancing. Last weekend Manchester's Hits Radio presenter Fleur was in the bottom two with her professional dance partner Vito Coppola.

The One Show's Ronan Keating has been left red-faced after his co-star Alex Jones exposed him on air. The presenting pair chatted to Strictly Come Dancing 2022 star Fleur East about her time on the BBC show.

This Morning which led to his successful daytime shows including Gino’s Italian Escape, Let’s Do Lunch and There’s No Taste Like Home.But on Tuesday, celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo took things one step further with his latest Instagram post, as the Italian hunk promoted the latest launch in his cookery line.READ MORE:Holly Willoughby's hubby Dan Baldwin sees company assets plunge by millionsWearing nothing but his new sleek cooking apron and a pair of designer sunglasses, the 46-year-old could be seen dancing in his lavish kitchen while he chopped up a handful of herbs.But what the cheeky chef failed to notice was how his spotless oven acted as a mirror in his kitchen, reflecting his peachy rear in the X-rated clip as he danced around in the buff.The carefree cook was seen shaking his tushy to Pharrell William’s number one hit song Happy, clearly unaware of his wardrobe mishap.He captioned the post: “Now, if there’s one thing that makes me happy, it’s my Minimum Effort, Maximum Satisfaction apron with my awesome, affordable cookware range available at ASDA ...Enjoy guys.”And it's fair to say he left little to the imagination as he gave his loyal legion of fans an eyeful of his peachy derriere, as viewers flooded to the comments to compliment on his impressive physique online.One eagle-eyed fan penned: “Hahahaha sneak peak on reflection [cry laughing emoji]” as another added: “Love the bum image on the oven door [fire emoji, cry laughing emoji].”A third chimed in with: “The bare bum in the oven reflection [cry laughing emoji] that’s me going to asda for my new cookware!”While a fourth quipped: “Gino, your buns are in the oven! [eyes emoji, cry laughing emoji].”It comes after the TV chef showed off his new range with CBBC

Shirley Ballas has responded to the massive amount of criticism she has received recently over her comments on Strictly Come Dancing.The head judge was slammed this week after she made comments about female celebrities – particularly Olympian Ellie Simmonds.Then during movie week, Shirley was berated online after saying she would’ve saved Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice over the couple that was ultimately saved, Fleur East and Vito Coppola. Some fans called for the Latin dance champ to be sacked, while others demanded an apology. Shirley, 62, has now responded to the criticism while talking to the panellists on Loose Women via video call on Wednesday 12 October.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have already said this weekend's show has been 'spoiled' as they discovered the song and dance choices for week four. Following Movie Week special last week, this Saturday will see the remaining 13 couples take to the ballroom with a brand new routine.

Strictly star Giovanni Pernice, 32, was eliminated from the show last weekend after his Movie Week routine with Richie Anderson, in which the pair dressed up as a meerkat and a warthog, failed to impress. However, Giovanni, who won the Glitterball Trophy with Rose back in 2021, has described teaching her as the most "therapeutic" experience he's had.Rose, who became the first deaf contestant ever to participate in Strictly, clinched victory after working closely with her Sicilian dance partner.However, Giovanni hinted that it meant more to him than the public might have imagined."Music and painting during my downtime is therapeutic to me," Rose told her 543,000 followers, before inviting the public to join in and reveal their own hobbies.Giovanni responded to her Instagram Poll question by saying: "Teaching Rose."A stunned Rose blushingly replied: "Aww @giovannipernice.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas struggled to hold back the tears as she addressed the "sexism" backlash against her. Shirley appeared on Loose Women on Wednesday (October 12) to speak out about the hate she has received from trolls online and stressed her position as a judge on the hit BBC dance competition.Taking the opportunity to explain why it was she picked Richie Anderson and not Fleur East in the dance off on Sunday she admitted she had based her decision solely on "his footwork," adding "I love Fleur, she had this beautiful frame, and it was soft and it was elegant but in the end I went with the footwork."READ MORE: Gemma Atkinson in wardrobe malfunction as she spills out of towel with Strictly fiancéThe star was left visibly emotional while discussing the impact the hurtful messages she has been bombarded with since have had on her as she admitted: "I don't have a mean bone in my body."She said: "It's a beautiful show, it's there to entertain, I'm there to do a job.

This Morning viewers couldn't believe what they were seeing as The Speakmans returned to the show but in a way they've never been seen before. While they weren't live in the studio with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on Wednesday (October 12), the hosting duo revealed Nik and Eva's new series.

Giovanni Pernice was told he "looks lost" without his previous Strictly Come Dancing partner Rose Ayling-Ellis, after he shared a snap with a heartfelt message on Instagram. The professional dancer became the latest contestant to be booted off the BBC show alongside radio presenter Richie Anderson.The pair failed to impress the judges and viewers when they landed in the bottom two facing Fleur East and Vito Coppola in the dreaded dance-off.READ MORE: Anton du Beke to replace Bruno Tonioli on Strictly tour after becoming permanent judge But after the dancer took to his Instagram looking dapper while sharing the quote "the greatest thing you'll ever learn it just to love and be loved in return," fans took the opportunity to mention Giovanni's abrupt exit.One social media user commented: "Giovanni you looked lost on Strictly it’s not the same since you and Rose danced.

Gorka Marquez had his fans cooing as he posted a sweet video of himself and his fiancée Gemma Atkinson. The dancer is currently busy training for another week on Strictly Come Dancing but being partnered with Helen Skelton means he can still spend time at home in Greater Manchester as she is also based up north.

Stacey Solomon was quick to call herself out for being a 'catfish' as she shared a sneak peek at her latest project with a series of 'pretty' images. It comes after the Loose Women star panicked her fans and she was forced to respond.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Kaye Adams has revealed her key hack to saving energy at home. The BBC contestant, 59 - who was evicted on week one - is spending more time at home now her training has subsided.

FLEUR East is trying to mask her disappointment and frustration about negative feedback from the Strictly judges with fake smiles, a body language expert has claimed. The X Factor star and radio presenter was an early favourite to make the final but found herself in the bottom two on Sunday.

Shirley Ballas has issued a fresh dig at viewers of Strictly Come Dancing after revealing the 'vile trolling' she has received. The BBC One dance contest's head judge came under fire over the weekend as she returned to the judging panel for the show's much-loved Movie Week special.

Stacey Solomon appeared to panic her fans, so much so they flooded her with messages and she was forced to respond. The Loose Women star took to Instagram on Tuesday (October 11) with her usual cheery morning message.

Rose Ayling-Ellis took to Instagram on Tuesday to reveal unknown details about herself to her followers, including the fact that "music and painting during my downtime is therapeutic to me".MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis enjoys mini Strictly reunion after Giovanni Pernice's surprise exitWanting to engage with her fans, the former Strictly Come Dancing winner asked them tto reveal their favourite downtime activity, and her former Strictly co-star, Giovanni Pernice, sweetly revealed his.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis stuns in bikini during Maldives holiday"Teaching Rose," he confessed, to which a delighted Rose quickly replied: "Aww @giovaniipernice. Learning a new dance and getting it right was the best feeling ever."MORE: Giovanni Pernice's touching tribute to Rose Ayling-Ellis on Strictly revealedREAD: Strictly's Giovanni Pernice addresses fallout rumours with dance partner Richie AndersonThe couple were partnered together during last year's series and went on to win the competition.

Strictly judge Dame Arlene Phillips has laughed off claims she taught this year’s contestant Kym Marsh how to dance.Ex-Corrie star Kym played Annette in West End musical Saturday Night Fever, which was choreographed and produced by Arlene.It sparked rumours she had an unfair advantage on Strictly, with Craig Revel Horwood even saying: “Kym Marsh has danced before and I think she’ll fit in well.”READ MORE: World's 'most beautiful woman' is Scouse actress, says tested scientific algorithmBut Arlene, 79, insists the star –who scored 33 out of 40 for her Charleston on Saturday’s show – is “not a dancer”.Arlene says: “She can’t dance – I taught her to walk. Annette is not a dancing part.“There’s always been dancers on Strictly who have trained before.

Strictly Come Dancing recruit Hamza Yassin spoken out about his time on the BBC One dance competition, admitting he was convinced he would leave the show on Sunday night.During Monday’s instalment of Strictly: It Takes Two, the Countryfile star and his dance partner Jowita Przystal shared their feelings on how they felt their performance went during Movie Week.On Saturday night, the dancing duo performed an impressive Rhumba to the Jurassic Park theme tune, however their routine failed to wow the judges as they found themselves at the bottom end of the leader board.READ MORE: Anton du Beke to replace Bruno Tonioli on Strictly tour after becoming permanent judgeAs they caught up with the former X Factor star on the purple couch, Rylan asked if he had prepared a “farewell speech” ahead of the results show.It was fair to say viewers were left speechless by the results on Sunday night as hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced Fleur East and Richie Anderson would be performing in the dreaded dance-off.And no one was more surprised than the beloved wildlife guru, who admitted on the show that he was sure he would be leaving the show after three weeks of bliss.The TV host asked: “Was there a moment on that results show where you thought, ‘I’m going to go home’?”To which Hamza confessed: “Yes definitely. As everyone else gets called and they’re safe and they’re safe, and it was me and Richie.“I leaned over to Jowita and I was like, ‘Thank you for everything’.