Giovanni Pernice has lauded the British public "who never left my side" after claiming he felt former Strictly partner Amanda Abbington "was trying to ruin my career".The Italian dancer's life has been quite the whirlwind since the now 35-year-old left his role on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in 2024.The circumstances that pre-empted his exit dominated column inches and headlines for months. And they all centred on him and one other person: A…