Amy Dowden snubs shamed Strictly stars Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima as she returns to show after cancer battle liennhi

   

AMY Dowden has snubbed shamed Strictly Come Dancing stars Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima.

The 33-year-old will make her return to Strictly for the new series next month after taking time off following her diagnosis with breast cancer.

Amy has snubbed Giovanni and Graziano following the scandals surrounding them
Amy has snubbed Giovanni and Graziano following the scandals surrounding themCredit: Shutterstock
Graziano was axed after confessing to kicking Zara McDermott during rehearsals
Graziano was axed after confessing to kicking Zara McDermott during rehearsalsCredit: WireImage
Giovanni was investigated following serious allegations from Amanda Abbington
Giovanni was investigated following serious allegations from Amanda AbbingtonCredit: WireImage

This year marks the BBC One competition's 20th anniversary, though the lead up was dampened slightly due to ongoing scandals surrounding Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima.

Both professional dancers have left the programme following serious allegations made against them by previous celebrity partners.

Despite this Amy, who celebrated being cancer free earlier this year after undergoing chemotherapy in 2023, thinks the series will still sparkle.

Asked by The Times if she thinks the show should have been cancelled, Amy replied: "I don't think so. That's my personal take on it. I don't get caught up on negativity.

"I think Strictly this year is going to be more magic than ever."

But Amy did confirm she hasn't spoken to Gio, 33, or Graziano, 30, and added: "'I've been very busy. I don't have time."

Amy jetted to Morocco earlier this year to celebrate being given the all clear and was joined by twin sister Becky and Strictly co-star Carlos Gu. 

Meanwhile the BBC has spent three months investigating claims that Gio was "abusive" towards his former dance partner Amanda Abbington.

And Graziano was axed from the show after admitting to kicking Zara McDermott once during their rehearsals last year. 

He has since returned to his normal job, working for £6 an hour on a farm in his native Italy.

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The new Strictly line-up was recently confirmed, with the likes of Towie star Pete Wicks, EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick and Love Island's Tasha Ghouri taking part.

Amy will return to Strictly this year after taking time off following her diagnosis with breast cancer

Amy will return to Strictly this year after taking time off following her diagnosis with breast cancerCredit: BBC