Giovanni Pernice, 35, and girlfriend Bianca Guaccero, 44, spend New Year’s at The Ritz as they depart hotel in matching Prada coats

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Giovanni Pernice and his girlfriend, Bianca Guaccero, left The Ritz London hotel on Saturday after celebrating the New Year together.

The 35-year-old professional dancer revealed they were dating someone in late 2024, and their relationship is still flourishing.

Giovanni, having previously left Strictly Come Dancing, exited the luxurious hotel wearing a Prada winter coat.

He completed his ensemble with a pair of black-tinted sunglasses, black jeans, and leather boots.

Bianca looked stunning in a stylish outfit featuring a padded Prada coat, a black Prada bag, and flared black trousers.

She finished her look with a large Gucci bag, black-tinted sunglasses, and black leather gloves.

The couple were the winning pair on the Italian version of the BBC show, Ballando con le Stelle. 

After Amanda Abbington’s surprising claims, Giovanni enthusiastically told Bianca she was everything he’d been looking for.

Giovanni described feeling devastated when his friends left him after the accusations, but shared that Bianca was a great source of support during that difficult time.

He shared with Heat magazine that she entered his life when he was going through a difficult period, and he really needed someone stable.

Giovanni revealed the pair have had to make ‘sacrifices’ to ‘make their relationship work’. 

Bianca has been working in Italy, where she lives, while the dancer spent seven months touring the UK.

Despite suggesting he might return and following the BBC’s investigation into his conduct, Giovanni will not be appearing on Strictly Come Dancing.

In July 2024, more than six months after Amanda quit Strictly citing ‘personal reasons’. 

The actress claimed Giovanni acted unkindly and cruelly towards her while they were partners on Strictly Come Dancing.

Giovanni quickly dismissed the accusations, and a BBC investigation in September found no evidence to support claims of physical aggression or threatening behavior.

The BBC apologized after receiving reports of verbal bullying and harassment. However, Giovanni expressed relief that the investigation didn’t find any proof of threatening or abusive actions.

After being cleared by the investigation, Giovanni, who is currently dancing on the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing, will be touring with his close friend Anton Du Beke later this year.

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2026-01-03 15:18