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Giovanni Pernice to Reunite With Strictly Alumni at Commercial ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Weekends in 2026

Reports indicate producers have approved current Strictly pros for the non‑BBC events after a BBC inquiry upheld six of 17 complaints against him.

Overview

  • Pernice is scheduled for three-day Dancing With the Stars fan experiences between April and July 2026 at Celtic Manor in Newport and Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor.
  • He is billed alongside former and current Strictly professionals including Anton Du Beke, Aljaž Škorjanec, Janette Manrara, Gorka Márquez, Kai Widdrington, Lauren Oakley and Karen Hauer.
  • The events are commercially run and not affiliated with the BBC, with participation by current Strictly dancers understood to be approved on an individual basis.
  • Organisers promote intimate showcases, dance lessons and onstage storytelling about the dancers’ careers across the three-day format.
  • Pernice exited Strictly in 2024 following bullying allegations; a BBC investigation later upheld six of 17 complaints and did not uphold accusations of physical aggression.