Want to know more about BBC One Strictly Come Dancing stars Giovanni Pernice and Joanne Clifton? Here you’ll discover Giovanni’s dance partners, his TV appearances, how you can dance with him at Donahey’s, and Joanne’s glittering achievements on and off the Strictly dancefloor.
Learn all about Giovanni & Joannes’s glittering dancing achievements, dance partners, relationships, awards, photos, facts, age, height, and read their latest news, announcements and tours below
Who is Giovanni Pernice on Strictly Come Dancing?
BAFTA Award winner and Strictly Champion Giovanni Pernice joined Strictly in 2015. Gio starred in Strictly for 9 series, charming audiences with his passion, technique, and Italian flair. Giovanni holds two Guinness World Records from the Strictly Pro Challenge and continues to wow fans with his performances off the show.
Did Giovanni Pernice ever win Strictly?
Yes, Giovanni won Strictly Come Dancing in 2021 with Rose Ayling-Ellis, delivering a memorable silent dance to “Symphony” that earned near-perfect scores.
Find out who has won BBC Strictly Come Dancing with our full list of past Strictly winners from 2004 here – Strictly Winners
What is the latest news about Giovanni Pernice?
- January 2025: Giovanni is taking part in C4’s Celebrity Hunted with fellow Strictly pro Kai Widdrington to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer.
- December 2024: Giovanni won Italy’s Ballando con le Stelle with actress and singer Bianca Guaccero.
- Giovanni and Anton Du Beke starred in Anton and Giovanni: Adventures in Spain on BBC One.
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Strictly Stars Giovanni Pernice & Joanne Clifton
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Giovanni Pernice Facts – Height, Age, Dance Partners, Relationships, Awards, Tours
How old is Giovanni Pernice?
Giovanni Pernice is 34 years old, born on 5th September 1990.
How tall is Giovanni Pernice?
Giovanni stands at 1.78m tall
Where is Giovanni Pernice from?
Giovanni Pernice was born in Sicily, Italy, and moved to Bologna at age 14 to pursue his dance career.
Is Giovanni Pernice in a relationship?
Yes, Giovanni is currently in a relationship with model Molly Brown.
What are Giovanni’s greatest dance achievements?
Giovanni won the Italian Dance Championships in 2012 and holds Guinness World Records for the most Jive kicks and flicks, and Charleston swivels, thanks to Strictly’s Pro Challenge.
Who is Giovanni’s professional dance partner?
Giovanni will be performing with amazing Pro dancer Lauren Oakley at Donahey’s Star Breaks in 2024, so get ready for some amazing routines.
What’s Giovanni’s favourite dance?
Giovanni loves performing the Jive, showcasing his energy and precision.
When did Giovanni Pernice join Strictly?
Giovanni joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2015.
Who did Giovanni dance with on Strictly?
| Year | Celebrity Partner | Position |
| 2015 | Georgia May Foote | Runner-up (finalist) |
| 2016 | Laura Whitmore | 9th place (eliminated Week 7) |
| 2017 | Debbie McGee | Runner-up (finalist) |
| 2018 | Faye Tozer | Runner-up (finalist) |
| 2019 | Michelle Visage | 7th |
| 2020 | Ranvir Singh | 5th |
| 2021 | Rose Ayling‑Ellis | Winner (Glitterball champion) |
| 2022 | Richie Anderson | 14th (early exit, Movie Week) |
| 2023 | Amanda Abbington | Withdrew week 4 |
What TV shows has Giovanni Pernice appeared in?
Giovanni stars in:
- Anton and Giovanni: Adventures in Spain (BBC One)
- Celebrity Hunted (C4)
- Ballando con le Stelle (Italy)
Does Giovanni Pernice teach dance classes?
You can join Giovanni for exclusive dance workshops at Donahey’s Dancing With The Stars Weekends, learning directly from the Strictly champion himself.
Did Giovanni ever have a wardrobe malfunction on Strictly?
Giovanni often keeps wardrobe malfunctions at bay, although his minimalist costumes on the dancefloor leave little room for error!
Find out more about Giovanni’s dancing profile on the official BBC Strictly Come Dancing profile page.
Joanne Clifton Facts – Height, Age, Dance Partners, Relationships, Awards, Tours
How old is Joanne Clifton?
Joanne is 41 years old, born on 26th October 1983.
What is Joanne’s height?
Joanne is 1.58m tall.
Where is Joanne from?
Grimsby, England
What’s Joanne’s favourite dance?
Quickstep
Joanne Clifton Fact
Joanne is currently presenting Clifton’s Choreography Corner on BBC TWO It Takes Two every Monday & Tuesday evening
What are Joanne’s greatest dance achievements?
Joanne is a:
- 5-time British Champion
- 3-time Italian Champion
- Professional Ballroom European Champion (2012)
- World Dancesport Games Champion (2013)
- World Ballroom Showdance Champion (2014)
She has toured with Burn The Floor and starred in The Rocky Horror Show, Flashdance, and Top Hat.
When did Joanne join Strictly?
Joanne Clifton joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2014
Joanne’s brother Kevin Clifton joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2013
Who has Joanne danced with on Strictly?
Has Joanne ever won Strictly?
Of course, 2016 Strictly Glitterball Winner with Ore Oduba.
Find out who has won BBC Strictly Come Dancing with our full list of past Strictly winners from 2004 here – Strictly Winners
Is Joanne in a relationship?
Joanne Clifton has been dating boyfriend AJ Jenks since Summer 2020
Joanne Clifton Theatre Tours
Joanne Clifton was most recently seen starring in Shrek UK. Prior to this Joanne played the roles of “Bertha” and “Fastrada” in Pippin, at The Garden Theatre.
Prior to this, Joanne starred as “Janet” in the No. 1 UK Tour of The Rocky Horror Show, “Alex Owens” in the No. 1 UK Tour of Flashdance, and “Dale Tremont” in Top Hat, where she received her second Offie nomination. Her first was for her acting debut as the Streetwalker in Iriving Berlin’s Face the Music.
Find out more about Joanne’s dancing profile on her official BBC Strictly Come Dancing profile page.
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Giovanni Pernice Tour Dates & Venues
Find out all about Giovanni 2025 show-stopping tour ‘The Last Dance’
www.giovannipernice.com/2025-tickets
Find out all about Giovanni Pernice & Anton Du Beke 2025 ‘Together Again’ Tour
www.antonandgiovanni.com
Find out all about Giovanni Pernice new perfume Vita
Joanne Clifton Tour Dates & Venues
Find out all about the UK & Ireland Hairspray tour starring Joanne Clifton
Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancers
Learn more about all your favourite Strictly Pro’s here;
– Aljaz Skorjanec
– Amy Dowden MBE
– Carlos Gu
– Dianne Buswell
– Giovanni Pernice
– Gorka Marquez
– Johannes Radebe
– Jowita Przystal
– Kai Widdrington
– Karen Hauer
– Katya Jones
– Lauren Oakley
– Luba Mushtuk
– Michelle Tsiakkas
– Nadiya Bychkova
– Nancy Xu
– Neil Jones
– Nikita Kuzmin
– Vito Coppola
– Oti Mabuse
Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Judges
Learn more about all the Strictly Judges here;
– Anton du Beke
– Shirley Ballas
– Motsi Mabuse
– Craig Revel Horwood
