Giovanni Pernice
Giovanni Pernice (born 5 September 1990) is an Italian professional dancer based in the United Kingdom, best known for his appearances on the British television show Strictly Come Dancing. He is also an Italian Open Latin Dance Champion (2012), and the Guinness World Record holder for Jive kicks and flicks, as well as Charleston swivels. On 10 June 2024, following "numerous serious complaints" about his behaviour while coaching his dance partners in Strictly, his departure from the show was confirmed by the BBC.
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95
Total scored dances
3,149
Total points
9
Series
1
Series wins
8.51
Av. judge score (10)
33.98*
Av. total score (40)
98
Total 10s awarded
11*
Perfect scores (40)
Giovanni's dance statistics
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| # | Dance | Dances | % of total | Total points | Av. judge Score (10) | Av. dance score (40) | Perfect scores (40s) | Number of 10s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Smooth | 5 | 5.3% | 176 | 9.26 | 36.8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2 | Argentine Tango | 5 | 5.3% | 184 | 9.68 | 38.6 | 2 | 14 |
| 3 | Cha Cha Cha | 8 | 8.4% | 214 | 6.9 | 27.58 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Charleston | 4 | 4.2% | 158 | 9.88 | 39.5 | 2 | 14 |
| 5 | Couple's Choice | 5 | 5.3% | 190 | 9.5 | 38 | 2 | 14 |
| 6 | Foxtrot | 7 | 7.4% | 238 | 8.81 | 35.29 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | Jive | 5 | 5.3% | 137 | 7.21 | 28.6 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Paso Doble | 6 | 6.3% | 189 | 8.22 | 32.67 | 0 | 2 |
| 9 | Quickstep | 9 | 9.5% | 293 | 8.37 | 33.33 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | Rumba | 6 | 6.3% | 178 | 7.74 | 31.17 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Salsa | 7 | 7.4% | 224 | 8 | 32 | 0 | 3 |
| 12 | Samba | 6 | 6.3% | 196 | 8.17 | 32.67 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Showdance | 4 | 4.2% | 154 | 9.63 | 38.5 | 2 | 10 |
| 14 | Tango | 5 | 5.3% | 189 | 9.45 | 37.8 | 2 | 10 |
| 15 | Viennese Waltz | 8 | 8.4% | 268 | 8.65 | 34.63 | 1 | 7 |
| 16 | Waltz | 5 | 5.3% | 161 | 8.47 | 33.93 | 0 | 6 |
Giovanni's series outcomes
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| # | Series | Celebrity | Show type | Week | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 - S13 | Georgia May Foote | Final | 13 | Runners-up |
| 2 | 2016 - S14 | Laura Whitmore | Normal show | 7 | Eliminated |
| 3 | 2017 - S15 | Debbie McGee | Final | 13 | Runners-up |
| 4 | 2018 - S16 | Faye Tozer | Final | 13 | Runners-up |
| 5 | 2019 - S17 | Michelle Visage | Blackpool week | 9 | Eliminated |
| 6 | 2020 - S18 | Ranvir Singh | Semi-Final | 8 | Eliminated |
| 7 | 2021 - S19 | Rose Ayling-Ellis | Final | 13 | Winners |
| 8 | 2022 - S20 | Richie Anderson | Movie week | 3 | Eliminated |
| 9 | 2023 - S21 | Amanda Abbington | Normal show | 4 | Withdrew |