Sources say Giovanni Pernice and Richie Anderson have been ‘unbuttoned’ since being paired together when tensions flared off the camera.
They were announced as the second BBC show of an all-male partnership and one of only two same-sex couples in this year’s series.
Sourced told The Sun that professional dancer Giovanni is becoming frustrated with Richie’s failure to listen to him during rehearsals.
Tension: Serious’s Giovanni Pernice and Richie Anderson ‘didn’t shoot’ since being paired together as tension rose off the camera
An insider said: ‘The couple haven’t clicked yet. Richie is so caught up in the whole experience that he’s speaking 100 words per minute, and that can be daunting for Giovanni.
‘He’s told friends that Richie talks instead of listening during practice, and it’s frustrating.’
But the source added that it was early days and they were still getting to know each other: ‘Giovanni thinks Richie has real potential in the competition.’
For the first time in the show’s history, there will be two same-sex couples performing in the same series, with Karen, who last year danced with Greg Wise, taking to the floor with comedian Jayde.
Tough: Sourced told The Sun professional dancer Giovanni is becoming frustrated with Richie not listening to him during rehearsals
Fifteen couples have been hard at work in the practice room, with their debut performance set to air on Saturday’s first live show, with a panel of judges scoring each dance out of 40.
The pairs will then perform a second time the week after the public vote opens, before the results show on Sunday showing which two pairs received the fewest votes and must compete in the section. dance competition.
The judges will then decide which pair they want to save and the other pair will be eliminated.
The series opening also featured two incredible performances from serious pros, as well as the return of defending champion Rose Ayling-Ellis, and a musical performance from disc performer John Legend. new single “All She Wanna Do”.
Joining Claudia and Giovanni on the sofa ahead of their comeback dance, Rose said it feels ‘lovely’ to be back on the show while expressing her shock that it has been a year since she participation.
She added that training for her comeback dance with Giovanni made her realize how much she had ‘missed’ the practice session with him, while the Italian said added that the few hours they danced together again was ‘magical’.
They are a bandit! Their paddle dirt returned to judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke
Flying their oars were judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke.
While viewers will certainly be sad not to see show favorites Aljaz Skorjanec and Oti Mabuse, both of whom left Serious to go dancing earlier this year.
The series also saw the introduction of four new professionals, European Cup champion Vito Coppola, Chinese national champion Carlos Gu, former British under-21 national champion Lauren Oakley and Latin dance champion Michelle Tsiakkas.
During Friday’s premiere, the four professionals were officially introduced to viewers through a pre-recorded cinematic dance performance.
Seriously until Dancing 2022: Who are the couples?
HELEN SKELTON AND GORKA MARQUEZ
Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez
Age of the celebrity: 39
Job: TV and radio stations
Helen says: ‘I’m really excited to be part of an exciting adventure. My family and friends have always loved the show and can’t wait for me to start’
ELLIE SIMMONDS AND NIKITA KUZMIN
Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Guzman
Age of the celebrity: 27
Job: Former Athlete
Ellie says: ‘To be asked to be part of the Serious family is so exciting and I can’t wait, it’s going to be so much fun.’
ELLIE TAYLOR AND JOHANNES RADEBE
Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe
Age of celebrity: 38
Job: Comedian
Ellie said: ‘Wow, dress me up in fake tans and wrap me in sequins! I’m totally over the moon to be part of Serious 2022! ‘
FLEUR EAST AND VITO COPPOLA
Fleur East and Vito Coppola
Age of the celebrity: 34
Job: Singer
Fleur says: ‘I’m equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year’s Serious Squad. I am so excited to learn new skills and I want to immerse myself in every moment of this magical experience. ‘
JAMES BYE AND AMY DOWDEN
Age of the celebrity: 38
Job: EastEndersActor
James said ‘I’m not known for my glittery toes or toes – in fact, my kids often laugh when my dad dances but it’s an honor to ask and I’ll give it the best shot .’
JAYDE ADAMS AND KAREN HAUER
Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer
Age of the celebrity: 37
Job: Comedian
Jayde says: ‘I’ve been a huge fan of the show for many years. I feel like I’m watching myself in a dream and I can’t believe I showed it. ‘
TYLER WEST AND DIANNE BUSWELL
Tyler West and Dianne Buswell
Age of the celebrity: 26
Job: Radio DJ
Tyler says: ‘It’s been a show that means so much to me and my family and I can’t wait to get my feet off the ground getting serious on that shiny dance floor…with sequins on one side.’
HAMZA YASSIN AND JOWITA PRZYSTAL
Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal
Celebrity’s Age: 35
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Hamza says: ‘I totally crossed the moon to participate in Serious 2022. Never in a million years did I think I would be on such an exciting show. “
RICHIE ANDERSON AND JOVANNI PERNICE
Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice
Age of the celebrity: 34
Job: Radio player
Richie says: ‘This is a dream come true! I can’t wait to get the sparkles and sequins and shimmy on the world’s most famous dance floor! ‘
KYM MARSH AND GRAZIANO DI PRIMA
Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima
Age of the celebrity: forty six
Job: Coronation street star and presenter
Kym says: ‘I’m so excited this year they have! I’m a huge fan of the show and can’t believe I’m going from watching at home in my pajamas to actually dancing in front of the judges in a sparkly gown. ‘
MATT GOSS AND NADIYA BYCHKOVA
Matt Goss and Nadiya Bychkova
Age of the celebrity: 53
Job: Singer
Matt says: ‘I’m a recluse, I come and work and then come back to America. I think it’s time for me to go home and get out of my own way’
MOLLY RAINFORD AND CARLOS GUIDE
Molly Rainford and Carlos Guz
Age: 21
Job: Singer
Molly says: ‘I knew it was going to be an experience of a lifetime and I can’t wait to meet the rest of the Serious family with whom I’ll be sharing it.’
WILL MELLOR AND NANCY DOWN
Age of the celebrity: forty six
Job: Actor
Will said: ‘I know it’s going to be a huge challenge but such is life. It’s also my Mom’s favorite show and she’s had a really rough couple of years so I’m doing this for her too. Bring it in! ‘
TONY ADAMS AND KATYA JONES
Tony Adams and Katya Jones
Age of the celebrity: 55
Job: Retired football player and manager
Tony said: ‘To say I’m excited is an understatement – the lure of sequins and the call of salsa led me to trade in my worn-out soccer cleats for a strictly soft set’
KAYE ADAMS AND KAI WIDDRINGTON
Kaye Adams and Kai Widdrington
Celebrities are age: 59
Job: TV show presenter
Kaye says: ‘I said I wanted to make my last year of 50 memorable and I couldn’t think of a better way than to show the world my left feet. Please pray for me! ‘
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