Nicola Roberts, 38, is currently touring the UK with her Girls Aloud bandmates for the first time since 2013.
The excitement doesn’t end with the tour, as Strictly Come Dancing bosses are reportedly keen to sign her up following her successful appearance on the Christmas special in 2022.
Nicola, who was partnered with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, 33, on the special, could be gracing the dance floor once more later this year.
Nicola’s Impressive Performance
Nicola’s performance on the Christmas special left a lasting impression. A source told The Sun, “Nicola is a beautiful dancer with amazing musicality. She was really impressive on the Strictly special and her waltz was beautiful.
They’d love to have Nicola back, and the offer is there for her.” Despite her jam-packed summer schedule with Girls Aloud, Strictly producers believe she could be a fantastic addition to the upcoming series if she decides to join.
Current Tour with Girls Aloud
Nicola is currently on tour with her Girls Aloud bandmates, Nadine Coyle, 38, Kimberley Walsh, 42, who also starred on Strictly, and Cheryl, 40.
This tour marks their first since 2013, and during each show, they have been paying tribute to their late bandmate Sarah Harding.
The group’s performances have been well-received, and their fans are thrilled to see them back on stage together.
Giovanni Pernice’s Departure
If Nicola does decide to join Strictly again, she won’t be dancing with Giovanni Pernice. Giovanni recently announced his departure from the show amid serious workplace misconduct claims.
He has been accused of “threatening and abusive behavior” by three women, including Amanda Abbington, Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh, and former Love Island host Laura Whitmore.
Giovanni has vehemently denied these allegations and has hired law firm Schillings to handle his defense.
The Misconduct Allegations
The BBC has launched an investigation into the claims against Giovanni. An unnamed male celebrity who worked with Giovanni has also come forward to share his experiences, which he described as “very tricky.”
Giovanni’s spokesperson stated, “Schillings is engaging with BBC Studios to provide it with Giovanni’s evidence to strongly rebut the claims being made about him and confirm Giovanni is fully cooperating.”
Nicola’s Experience with Giovanni
Despite the controversy surrounding Giovanni, Nicola had previously spoken positively about her experience working with him.
During an appearance on The One Show, she said, “Gio is a great teacher – he’s a perfectionist – as am I. The waltz is so technical and it’s so different to anything I’ve done before.”
She acknowledged the challenges of the learning process but appreciated Giovanni’s dedication, which helped her perform well.
Nicola’s Future with Strictly
As Nicola contemplates her future, fans and Strictly producers alike are hopeful she will choose to return to the dance floor.
Her impressive performance on the Christmas special demonstrated her talent and potential as a dancer. While her participation in the upcoming series is not confirmed, the possibility has generated significant excitement.
Conclusion: Awaiting Nicola’s Decision
For now, Nicola is focused on her successful tour with Girls Aloud. Whether she will take on the challenge of Strictly Come Dancing again remains to be seen.
Her fans are eagerly awaiting her decision, and if she does choose to participate, it will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of the season.
Nicola’s potential return to the show, amid the backdrop of Giovanni Pernice’s departure and ongoing investigations, adds an intriguing element to the upcoming Strictly series.
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