Aljaž Škorjanec is returning to Strictly Come Dancing for its 20th anniversary after a two-year hiatus, where he focused on family life. His return has been met with excitement from fans and fellow professionals, including Neil Jones and head judge Shirley Ballas. Škorjanec expressed his enthusiasm for rejoining the show and making his daughter proud. Meanwhile, Giovanni Pernice, who exited the show amid allegations of misconduct, has received mixed reactions from fans, some of whom feel he was unfairly treated. Pernice's departure follows complaints from multiple former dance partners and an ongoing internal investigation by the BBC. Other professional dancers like Karen Hauer and reigning champion Vito Coppola will continue to be part of the show.