GIOVANNI Pernice beamed alongside Anton Du Beke as he returned to the stage after quitting Strictly.
In May, The Sun revealed the Italian dancer had quit the hit BBC show and was being probed by the BBC over his conduct during training with celebrity partners.
Giovanni, 33, has denied any wrongdoing and instructed top legal firm Schillings to fight his corner, but while the investigation continues, he has returned to what he loves most - dancing.
He was joined by Strictly judge Anton, 57 - who he also has a travel series with - for their live tour and took to the stage.
The pair wore matching suits which were half black and half white, and Gio told the audience: "It's nice to be back."
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While he never mentioned Strictly once during the show, he did say: "This is the most beautiful thing you know I am alright. I am alright."
Giovanni and Anton were also joined by Strictly pro Lauren Oakley, who told the delighted audience that Gio was "cheeky" and made her "laugh lots".
A fan told MailOnline after the show: "Giovanni looked so happy, he didn't stop smiling but you couldn't help but think he was a little bit subdued.
"Usually he would reference Strictly, he loved the show so I suppose that would be normal but this time it was like it didn't exist."
Last month, it was announced that official complaints had been made against Giovanni by three of his nine former celebrity partners.
Among them was Amanda Abbington, who was paired with him for the 2023 series but dropped out on medical grounds in October.
She has since claimed she had mild PTSD from her time on the show.
However, Giovanni's 2017 celebrity partner - Debbie McGee - came forward with a statement following his axe from the show.
In an Instagram post of the pair, she wrote: "I am heartbroken for @giovannipernice My experience on Strictly will always be happy and life changing.
"Gio nurtured me through my grief and gave me confidence I could do things I thought was beyond me."
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