BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice declares 'I love you' as he's seen after speaking out

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has declared 'I love you' as he returned to the stage. The dancer kicked off his mammoth new tour on Thursday night (January 18), just as his co-stars prepare to head out on the road with the BBC One show's huge live tour.

But as for Giovanni, the 33-year-old started his Let Me Entertain You tour in Hayes at the Beck Theatre before he travels up and down the country right through until the end of April where the tour will end at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking.

He's not alone on stage, however, as he's joined by Strictly co-star and 'leading lady' Lauren Oakley as well as an ensemble of dancers. And following the first night of the string of shows, Giovanni shared a video to social media.

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Posting on his Instagram Story, the Italian star shared a video of him on stage with the lights down on the theatre. "Right, we're in Hayes and unfortunately, nobody came to watch the show tonight."

But as he said it, the lights switched on in the auditorium with the seats full of audience members who cheered and waved for the camera. Giovanni then said: "Hayes, what do we want to say?" before he got them to join in saying his trio of trademark 'thank you's'.

He then leaned in towards the camera and said: "I love you!" it came after Giovanni spoke out on the 'support' he had been receiving in the lead up to starting his tour.

Taking to Instagram on January 12, Giovanni shared a typed-out message to his fans and followers. The 33-year-old wrote: "One week today we open 'LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU'. We're working hard but it is