Yesterday, the BBC issued its list of dance pros for this year s Strictly series - and former professional Giovanni Pernice was notably absent from the line-up.
Sweetly cupping his brand new Pomeranian puppy in both hands, Giovanni Pernice almost managed to smile as he gazed down at the new addition to his family.
The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 33, has reportedly quitt he show and is currently under investigation by the BBC after three stars - including Amanda - filed complaints about him.
The Italian dancer, 33, has recently returned from a trip to Dubai and Portugal with girlfriend Molly Brown amid furore over his militant training style.