UNDER-fire Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice has told pals he is quitting the dance show — after starting negotiations to do another series.
The BBC was said to be "very keen" to continue working with the Italian, 33 — who has faced allegations over his tough training methods from previous celebrity partners, including actress Amanda Abbington .
And an internal memo of this year's professional dancers for the show has been circulated without his name.
And The Sun can reveal that Giovanni had told friends he is now instead seeking a fresh start on other TV shows.
His shock move after The Sun first revealed tensions between the dancer and Sherlock star Amanda , 52, his celeb partner last year.
Amanda later told The Sun on Sunday she had been diagnosed with mild post-traumatic stress disorder following her stint on the competition.
Tonight a source told The Sun: "Gio feels the scrutiny on him has become too much, and now is the time to make a fresh start.
"He wants to focus on other TV projects, and feels he's achieved all he can on Strictly , having won the trophy back in 2021 and reaching the final an unprecedented four times.
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