Giovanni Pernice Speaks About Depression After Leaving BBC Show
Italian dancer Giovanni Pernice has opened up about a very difficult period in his life. He spoke about it after leaving the BBC show Strictly Come Dancing, known in Italy as "Ballando con le stelle UK."
Pernice said that after being dismissed from the show, he became depressed. He described going through a serious period of depression.
He admitted that he even thought about ending his own life. He explained that he felt he would never get back what he had before.
Pernice's departure from the show followed serious accusations against him. He has now spoken publicly about how the situation affected his mental health.
The dancer decided to share his painful confession with the public. He wanted people to understand how much the experience had hurt him.
His story has drawn attention to the pressure that famous people can face. It also shows that mental health struggles can affect anyone, no matter how successful they seem.
Many fans and colleagues have reacted to his words with support. His comments have started a wider conversation about mental health in the entertainment industry.
Vocabulary10 words
- dismissed
- removed from a job
- depression
- a serious feeling of sadness that does not go away easily
- accusations
- claims that someone did something wrong
- mental health
- the condition of a person's mind and feelings
- confession
- telling the truth about something private or difficult
- pressure
- stress caused by high expectations
- colleagues
- people who work with someone
- entertainment industry
- the businesses that make TV, film, and music
- affected
- changed or influenced something
- struggles
- serious difficulties
Quiz
Answer key
1. He went through depression 2. He faced serious accusations 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Italian dancer Giovanni Pernice has opened up about a very difficult _____ in his life.
He spoke about it after leaving the BBC show Strictly Come _____.
Pernice said that after being _____ from the show, he became depressed.
He admitted that he even thought about _____ his own life.
He explained that he felt he would never get back what he had _____.
Pernice's departure from the show followed serious _____ against him.
He has now spoken publicly about how the situation affected his _____.
The dancer decided to share his painful _____ with the public.
His story has drawn attention to the _____ that famous people can face.
Many fans and colleagues have reacted to his words with _____.