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Like a moth to flame, Strictly Come Dancing, BBC's crown jewel of dance competitions, never fails to pull in its audience. This year, the stage is set, and all eyes on Giovanni Pernice, the show's star dancer, who recently danced a bit too close to fire with an injury scare.
Giovanni's Injury
When going gets tough, the tough get going. Giovanni Pernice, in prime of his preparations for upcoming dance extravaganza, hit a rough patch. While waltzing through his tour with renowned Strictly judge Anton Du Beke, he had a slip-up, quite literally, injuring his ankle. This set rumor mills churning about his possible absence from upcoming series.
Recovery and Assurance
But as they say, every cloud has silver lining. Not one to be overshadowed by his injury, Giovanni took bull by horns. After seeking advice from a physiotherapist, he took brief hiatus. This did mean missing few beats in the Strictly professional group numbers. However, like breath of fresh air, he recently assured his fans of his comeback on Instagram. His palpable excitement is talk of town as he gears up to set stage on fire.
Anticipation for the New Series
The grapevine is abuzz with whispers and wonders about 21st series of Strictly Come Dancing. Giovanni's recent tryst with injury and his subsequent comeback has added more fuel to fire. In heart-to-heart on Instagram, he spilled beans about roller-coaster of a season that awaits.
Professional Line-up and Launch Date
The cat's out of bag! The professional ensemble for Strictly 2023 was recently showcased in riveting trailer, promising a whirlwind of performances. The countdown is on, and while BBC plays coy about exact launch date, rumor has it that curtains will rise on Saturday, September 16. This tidbit comes after Angela Rippon dropped hint, setting countdown at '14 days to go'.
FAQs
Has Giovanni Pernice danced his way back from his injury?
Indeed, he has! Giovanni Pernice has made comeback and is all prepped up to dazzle in upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing.
When can we mark our calendars for new series of Strictly Come Dancing?
Word on street is that grand premiere might be on Saturday, September 16, though BBC is playing their cards close to their chest.
Who are other stars lighting up dance floor in 2023 series?
The starry ensemble was recently unveiled in trailer. However, BBC is yet to roll out red carpet with official list.
Did Giovanni's twist of fate affect his group performances?
Yes, his brief setback meant that he had to skip beat or two in some of Strictly professional group numbers.
What's scoop on Giovanni's injury?
In twist of fate, while grooving on his tour with Anton Du Beke, Giovanni Pernice had slip and twisted his ankle.