Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis has met professional dancing partner Giovanni Pernice’s family during a trip to visit her co-star in Sicily.
The EastEnders actress and professional dancer Giovanni raised the glitterball trophy together after winning BBC programme Strictly in 2021.
In a photograph obtained by The Sun, Rose could be seen with Giovanni at his sister Angela’s dance studio in Sicily – with Rose also meeting Angela during her visit.
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The snap shows the pair with their arms wrapped around one another, and also includes an appearance from Strictly judge Anton Du Beke.
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The visit comes weeks after Rose split from her boyfriend of seven years Samuel Arnold, with the couple saying that the split was “amicable,” according to The Mirror.
A friend said: “They spent a lot of time apart while Rose was away on tour, which has had an impact.
“It’s been difficult for them both, of course, but they’re certain it’s the right move — and Sam’s had a shoulder to cry on in their mutual friend Aimee.”
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Their split follows a year that has seen Rose’s career rocket to new heights of fame, following her victory on Strictly.
The Strictly Come Dancing winners also reunited at the TV BAFTAs earlier this year, where they took home the award for Must-See Moment.
Their victory was based on the couple’s stunning silent show dance routine to Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson’s Symphony, which left viewers of the BBC One programme in tears when it originally aired in November last year.
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Since her win, the actress has continued to raise awareness for the deaf community, with dance partner Giovanni revealing recently that he was learning British Sign Language.
A source told The Mirror: “Rose helped Giovanni see the world through new eyes and he’s dedicated to learning sign language for her.”
The star also confirmed that he was learning British Sign Language in an Instagram post, saying: “If more of us learnt a little sign language, we could help more people feel included.”
Rose praised her co-star in the comments section, saying: “Love this very much.”
Fans also shared their praise for the star, with one adding: “He’s doing himself and you proud. The best partnership ever.”
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