Gorka Marquez's Heartfelt Plea After Giovanni Pernice's Exit

Professional dancer Gorka Marquez has recently opened up about his future on the iconic BBC show, Strictly Come Dancing, amidst a whirlwind period for the beloved dance competition. This all comes after complaints voiced by contestants Amanda Abbington and Zara McDermott concerning the behavior of some of the professionals involved. As a result, fellow dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima were shown the exit door.

Following Abbington's claims of what she described as Pernice's "threatening and abusive" demeanor during rehearsals, the BBC has initiated an investigation into the conduct of its Strictly pros. The latest series will also feature new welfare measures, including the introduction of chaperones, aiming to prevent any similar situations in the future. While Pernice has firmly denied all allegations against him, he has already secured a role in the Italian version of the dance competition. Additionally, he has received vocal support from several Strictly alumni, such as Debbie McGee, Katya Jones, and Carlos Gu.

Despite the show's recent upheaval, it seems there's no animosity between Marquez and Pernice; the two are still connected on Instagram. Marquez also took time away from his usual responsibilities last year to film segments with Pernice and Anton du Beke for their BBC travel series. Although the Spanish dancer, engaged to former contestant Gemma Atkinson, hasn't made any public statements regarding his friend's departure from Strictly, he did share his future aspirations for his role on the show.

In an interview with the BBC, Marquez was asked about his goals for the next two decades, especially since Strictly is marking its 20th anniversary this year. He candidly expressed, "I don't know, but I do hope I am