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The Sicilian dancer has described himself as a ‘perfectionist’, while reports emerged that former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ contestants had met up to discuss their ‘difficult time’ working with him. Now, there are claims that a male celebrity has come forward with his own allegations against Pernice. Ellie Harrison looks back…

It’s two decades since Strictly quickstepped on to our screens. To mark the occasion, we’ve picked the best bits so far – from Ed Balls’s Gangnam Style to Rose and Giovanni’s silent symphony and Bruno falling off his chair. Keep dancing!

The stage and TV star fought off competition from a shortlist that included Normal People star Paul Mescal and Star Trek’s Zachary Quinto.

From Kelvin Fletcher to Ann Widdecombe, the very best and worst of the 20 series of ‘Strictly’ so far

From Kelvin Fletcher to Ann Widdecombe, the very best and worst of the 20 series of ‘Strictly’ so far

From Kelvin Fletcher to Ann Widdecombe, the very best and worst of the 20 series of ‘Strictly’ so far

From Kelvin Fletcher to Ann Widdecombe, the very best and worst of ‘Strictly’’s 20 series so far

From Kelvin Fletcher to Ann Widdecombe, the very best and worst of ‘Strictly’’s 20 series so far

From Abbey Clancey's samba to Louise Redknapp's fiery tango