Fans Queue To Meet Former Strictly Star In Market Harborough
Written by HFM News on 4th September 2026
Around 70 people queued up in Market Harborough at lunchtime to meet former Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice.
The Italian dancer was at Waterstones on The Square, signing copies of his new autobiography, Gio: Taking the Lead.
Giovanni Pernice at today’s book signing event Pic: Waterstones
Fans formed a queue outside the town centre bookshop ahead of the appearance, with Giovanni meeting visitors, posing for photos and signing copies of his book.
The 35-year-old appeared on Strictly Come Dancing for nine years, winning the show once.
He now stars in the Italian version of the programme, Ballando con le Stelle.
