Debbie McGee shares her support for Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice and declares she’s ‘heartbroken’ – after it was revealed he won’t be returning to the show amid ‘misconduct’ probe [Video]

10:37 EDT 11 Jun 2024, updated 10:57 EDT 11 Jun 2024

Debbie McGee spoke out in support of her former Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice once again on social media on Tuesday, after it was confirmed he won’t return for this year’s series.

The professional dancers who will appear on the upcoming 2024 series were announced on Monday – with Giovanni’s name absent amid a probe into alleged workplace ‘misconduct’.

Magician’s assistant Debbie, 65, who was Giovanni’s celebrity partner on the show back in 2017, admitted she’s ‘heartbroken’ for the Italian dancer, 33.

Debbie claimed he ‘nurtured her through grief and gave her confidence’ during their stint on the show, as she defended the dancer for a third time.

Alongside a photo of the pair, she penned: ‘I am heartbroken for @giovannipernice My experience on Strictly will always be happy and life changing.