Giovanni Pernice 'serenades' Strictly partner Rose Ayling-Ellis after Maura Higgins 'split'

After topping the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard and creating show history by securing the series’ earliest perfect score, EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis is the runaway favourite to win this year’s Glitterball trophy. And it seems Rose’s EastEnders co-stars have every faith that she’ll be bringing the trophy back to Walford, predicting she’ll dance to victory alongside professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice.

Strictly Come Dancing's audience has been banned from clapping as Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice perform on the show. EastEnders star Rose, 26, made history on the show this series as she became the first deaf celebrity to take to the Strictly dance floor.The actress has been doing incredibly well throughout the series so far and made history once again last weekend as she and Giovanni became the earliest stars to receive a perfect score in the show's competition.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice and his dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis beamed after filming It Takes Two’s on Monday night. The elegant pair looked stylish and were all smiles as they posed for photos after recording the Strictly spin-off show.

Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling-Ellis made history for Halloween with the earliest 40 of the BBC series.The 31 year old professional dancer and EastEnders actress, who were recently all smiles as they exited It Takes Two arm-in-arm, scored a perfect score of 40 across the board on Saturday 30 October. Giovanni and Rose danced the 'Twisted Tango' to Ed Sheeran's hit Shivers with Anton Du Beke describing the performance as 'perfect'.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice was seen exiting the show's It Takes Two studios in London with his celebrity dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis. Days after breaking his silence on his split from Love Island star Maura Higgins, the 31 year old looked in good spirits as he emerged from Elstree Studios in a slick green suit.The professional dancer looked undeniably dapper in the colourful blazer and matching trousers, which he teamed with a printed tie.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice issued a statement on Monday night following his split from Maura Higgins.MORE: Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice's dating historyThe 31-year-old took to Instagram Stories to say "there was absolutely no wrongdoing," after he separated from the Love Island star after four months."Hey guys – I hope everybody had a great Monday.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice left fans convinced his latest dace with Rose Ayling-Ellis was a secret not to his recent split from Maura Higgins. Dancer Giovanni, 31, and EastEnders star Rose, 26, performed a Vinnese Waltz to Alicia Keys' hit song Fallin' on Saturday 23 October's show.The performance began with the pair miming an argument using sign language before they intertwine in a passionate dance.

The heat was turned up on Strictly Come Dancing this weekend but it seemed to bring out the best in Rose Ayling-Ellis.

Strictly Come Dancing star, Rose Ayling-Ellis, has admitted that dancing with her Italian partner Giovanni Pernice has brought out her sexy side. Rose, who is the first deaf person to take part in the BBC dancing show, has revealed how she usually doesn’t feel sexy at all, but gives herself different characters for her dances.