Giovanni Pernice 'dating Made in Chelsea's Verity Bowditch' after Maura Higgins split

Maura Higgins has opened up about how she dealt with her break up from Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice in a new Instagram post.The 31-year-old embarked on a whirlwind romance with the professional dancer this year and, after the pair confirmed their relationship in July, they both continued to post gushing photos and videos as they spent time together as a couple.

Maura Higgins has addressed her split with Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice in a Story on Instagram.After the couple broke up in October supposedly leaving Maura "heartbroken," it appears that she's doing everything she can to move on from her former relationship.Not including signing to model agency Elite, who represent Naomi Campbell and Kendall Jenner to name a few, Maura has shown how serious she is about furthering her modelling career.Between sunbathing in the Maldives and starring

Giovanni Pernice is one of Strictly Come Dancing's favourites, proving to be a hit with the audience week after week thanks to his incredible partnership with Rose Ayling-Ellis. But away from the dancefloor, the professional dancer often courts headlines with his romantic conquests.

Just months after Maura Higgins and Giovanni Pernice called time on their relationship, the Strictly Come Dancing dance professional has been linked to reality star Verity Bowditch. And while he’s denied there’s anything serious going on, a source has told new! that it was tough for Maura to see – and she’s now trying her best to show that she’s moved on.

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice have undeniably formed a great partnership, winning praise from the Strictly Come Dancing judges and the show's fans.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis pictured with Giovanni Pernice after tearful Strictly interviewEastEnders actress Rose is Strictly's first-ever deaf contestant, and during the competition, the pair have had to work "harder than anyone else" to perform their spellbinding routines.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis close to tears on It Takes TwoIn a new

Giovanni Pernice “doesn’t have time for romance” as he wants to concentrate on winning Strictly Come Dancing, a source has told OK! It was reported that the 31 year old professional dancer was secretly dating Made in Chelsea's Verity Bowditch following his romance with Love Island star Maura Higgins. However, he has since denied the rumours, admitting he “didn’t know anything about it”.

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice are certainly ones to watch in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has clarified the recent rumours that suggest he is dating Made in Chelsea star Verity Bowditch.

Giovanni Pernice has revealed the incredible blinking technique that helps his partner Rose Ayling-Ellis in routines. Speaking on Sunday night's edition of Strictly Come Dancing, EastEnders star Rose, 27, who is the first deaf contestant to compete in the series, admitted that she had to "focus more" because of the "off-putting" faces the professional dancer makes during routines.

Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice has taken to Instagram to discuss the rumours of his possible new romance. It had been reported that Giovanni, 31, is dating Made in Chelsea start Verity Bowditch just weeks after his split from Maura Higgins.

Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice has spoken out over rumours he is 'secretly dating' a reality TV star.

Maura Higgins looked absolutely incredible as she shared a sizzling bikini snap of herself.The Love Island beauty proved that recent reports of her ex Giovanni Pernice secretly dating Made in Chelsea's Verity Bowditch were the furthest thing on her mind as she took to Instagram to upload the stunning snap on Saturday 27 November.

Strictly dancer split up with the Love Island star just before the hit BBC dancing show started as he said he wanted to focus on the show. But now it has been reported that he has moved on while him and celebrity partner Rose Ayling-Ellis are still in the competition.