Exes Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington's lookalike ... John and Mary Watson in Sherlock. He has since gone on to date French actress Rachel, who has featured in many roles including BBC's ...

After winning the Italian Dancing with the Stars, Ballando con le Stelle, Giovanni returned to TV in the UK as he teamed-up ...

It comes as Giovanni is set to be spending a lot more time back in the UK as he hits the road in his final tour - for now - ...

But he's no stranger to the entertainment industry, as the son of Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington ... is known for roles including Josie Mardle in Mr Selfridge and Sherlock's Mary Morstan.

As well as Graz, BBC viewers bid goodbye to Giovanni Pernice this year, amid a row over his treatment of Strictly Come Dancing contestant and BBC Sherlock star Amanda Abbington in 2023 ... Giovanni ...

GIOVANNI Pernice has sparked rumours he could be making a Strictly comeback after reuniting with his former ballroom co-stars ...

Gio has been involved in the special events before but this will mark his first UK-based role since the probe into his conduct with previous celeb partner, Amanda Abbington. Confirming his role ...

Abbington, the actress known for her role in Sherlock, was the first of a number ... levied against him by his former dance partner Amanda Abbington Credit: Ray Burniston/BBC Abbington said ...