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Strictly Come Dancing fans flooded Giovanni Pernice's social media with messages of support as he announced he will be taking a 'well-deserved break' on Thursday.

The professional dancer, 33, told fans he is planning on taking a little break after he finishes his tour Giovanni: The Last Dance in 2025.

After seven years of performing on his popular tour, Giovanni confirmed he will be taking some time out.

Taking to Instagram, he wrote: 'I have had a wonderful time this year on my solo tour and already looking forward to even bigger and better next year!

'After performing in front of over half a million people for seven years in row, I plan to take a little break after next year’s tour, so book your tickets in advance for ‘GIOVANNI - THE LAST DANCE’ now at www.giovannipernice.com.'

Strictly Come Dancing fans flooded Giovanni Pernice's social media with messages of support as he announced he will be taking a 'well-deserved break' on Thursday

The professional dancer, 33, told fans he is planning on taking a little break after he finishes his tour Giovanni: The Last Dance in 2025

Fans rushed to Giovanni's comments on Instagram following the announcement and wrote: 'A well deserved break. You work so hard. It’s a gruelling schedule. Please please please don’t stay away too long ❤️❤️❤️❤️'.

'But what will I do then after having seen you every year.'

'You give so much, it’s time to take some well deserved time out for you! ❤️❤️❤️'

'Giovanni thank you and will miss your shows with having a break but please do come back and do more tours ❤️❤️❤️'

His announcement comes amid his on-going feud with Amanda Abbington over his strict training style.

Amanda, 52, quit mid-series last year due to 'personal reasons' amid claims of a feud between her and the dancer before reports she had demanded footage of their rehearsals after the experience in the competition left her with PTSD.

But despite being hit with fresh allegations that he left a fourth celebrity in tears, MailOnline revealed the BBC were backing Giovanni 'all the way' and he would return to the show later this year after the broadcaster offered him a new contract.

The allegations, attributed to sources close to his most recent dance partner Amanda, made out Giovanni was 'abrasive' with his partners and had reduced some to tears.