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Giovanni Pernice TRIPLES his earnings to become a millionaire after Strictly backstage feud and career change
The professional dancer has been cashing in despite his feud with Amanda Abbington
GIOVANNI Pernice has waltzed his way to being a millionaire - as he triples his earnings in 12 months.
That's despite the professional dancer on Strictly being under-fire over a 'feud' with his ex-partner Amanda Abbington last series.
Giovanni has managed to prove himself to be a stand-out star of the show - taking on outside projects to boost his bank balance.
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The Sun can reveal the Italian's personal firm GP Entertainment Ltd has total assets of £1,189,327, up from £483,126 the previous year.
The profitable business has got £809,776 in reserves despite reportedly being paid a £35,000 flat fee for appearing on Strictly.
It's after ehe 33-year-old recently launched his own cosmetics brand GP Vita, selling fragrances for men and women for up to £100 a pop.
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The firm was set up earlier this year - with Giovanni revealing: “My dream come true is finally here! VITA is my new fragrance for men and women - an intoxicating scent that captures the sensuality, vitality and energy of Sicily.”
He also cashed in from his bromance with show judge Anton du Beke.
The unlikely duo have become two of the show’s surprise super earners, bagging a reported £1million on the back of a string of projects together, from sellout stage tours to TV travelogues.
Meanwhile Giovanni's been backed by the BBC over ex-star's claims she bullied him behind the scenes.
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Amanda told pals she has since been diagnosed with PTSD and demanded Strictly hands over footage from their training sessions.
He has also faced allegations that he clashed with previous partners, including Ranvir Singh, who lodged an official complaint.
Singer Faye Tozer and presenters Laura Whitmore, Richie Anderson and Michelle Visage have also raised converns over his boot camp methods.
However, his former partner, Debbie McGee, came out in support of Giovanni.
Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts, who teamed up with him on the 2022 Christmas Special, waded into the row, telling The One Show: “As much as during the rehearsal process I might have wanted to strangle him, I was glad that when I left the ballroom I thought I had done a good job of the waltz."
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