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Strictly's Giovanni Pernice finally addresses Amanda Abbington 'feud' - 'I want to do my job'

Giovanni Pernice appeared to reference his ongoing falling out with his Strictly Come Dancing celebrity partner Amanda Abbington. During an appearance on The One Show, Giovanni was asked about his relationships with, and training of his celebrity partners, to which he said: "I'm definitely a perfectionist. "Like everybody else, I like to win.
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Axed Strictly star Richie Anderson's past as footballer exposed after BBC show exit
Richie Anderson has become the latest celebrity to be given the boot from Strictly Come Dancing.The 34-year-old star was paired up with 2021 winner Giovanni Pernice but they were sent home from the competition over the weekend.They lost out in the dreaded dance-off to X Factor's Fleur East and her professional partner Vito Coppola.READ MORE: Richie Anderson confirmed as second star to leave Strictly Come DancingThe bubbly presenter previously explained to the Mirror that he also opted for a same sex coupling on Strictly to celebrate his 10th anniversary with his partner and the 50th Pride.According to Richie, BBC bosses actually gave him the option to dance with either a woman or a man, which led to a discussion with his partner of ten years, Dean Eagles.He set an example by bravely coming out as gay to his football teammates on national television five years ago.He was formerly a Sunday League footballer who played for Coombs Wood F.C.After a match in 2018, Richie made the bold decision to come out to his teammates as part of a documentary for BBC's The One Show, which highlighted homophobia in the sport.Speaking to his teammates on camera, the radio presenter said: "One of the big issues we've looked at this week, erm, it's really close to my heart, is homophobia in football."The reason why that means a lot to me is – I'm a gay footballer. So I just wanted to be open and honest with you lot.
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Strictly's Shirley Ballas hits back at abuse as viewers call out her decision making
Strictly Come Dancing, Shirley Ballas, 62, has the final say on which couple goes home in the event of a tie between her co-judges Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke and Motsi Mabuse.So far this series, she hasn't had to decide who goes home in the dance-off, but admitted she has disagreed with the other panellists over their decisions.Last weekend, Shirley said she would've sent Fleur East home over Richie Anderson, after her fellow judges opted to save the singer.Despite the most favourable contestant going through, this didn't stop Shirley from receiving abuse.Following the show on Saturday night, she shared a message from an Instagram user who branded her a "f*****g t**t".In view of her 79,000 followers, she wrote: "Here we are again how sad."Michael J Fox in Back to the Future reunion amid Parkinson's battleAnother told Shirley she was "very disappointing" on Strictly and claimed she made his daughter cry."Thanks a lot you p***k," the message concluded.Shirley told her fans that such messages were just "the mild ones" in her inbox.It's not the first time the professional dancer has received abuse during her time on the panel.She previously admitted she was hurt by backlash last year after she chose to save Jamie Laing over Ranvir Singh.She wrote on social media: "This is just one of the hundreds of messages sent to me after last night’s incredibly tough decision."The barrage of hatred that I have received is truly devastating and has hurt me to the core."But I would have hoped that after the year we have all faced, and those we have lost - not just to covid - we would have learned to be kind to others."Thank you to all those who have sent me messages of support, you have gone one way in restoring my faith in
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Strictly fans swoon over Nikita and Carlos’ same sex dance as A-list star joins show
Strictly Come Dancing fans were left swooning over Nikita Kuzmin and Carlos Gu’s sensual dance routine as Adam Lambert performed his brand-new chart topping single.During Sunday’s BBC One results show, all 14 celebrities waited to learn their fate as to whether they would survive another week on the dance competition.In between the tense dance-off announcements, the Queen frontman took to the stage to perform his latest hit song Mad About The Boy on the show.READ MORE: Claudia Winkleman teases Strictly format change after controversial dance offWhile viewers listened to the impressive vocals of the Broadway singer, the pro dancers danced around him – and it’s fair to say fans loved their same-sex collaboration.Taking to Twitter, viewers couldn’t help but gush over the pair, as many called for the pair to become a permanent dancing duo on the show.One user penned: “I didn’t know I needed it...but Nikita and Carlos just served #Strictly.”Another agreed: “I think Adam, Carlos and Nikita have collectively broken the internet #Strictly.”A third chimed in with: “Adam Lambert’s performance and Nikita’s & Carlos’s dance [two fire emoji] absolutely stunning all round #Strictly.”Meanwhile, one user pointed out: “I loved Carlos but Nikita was another level in the dance.
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