Maura Higgins' friends warn Strictly may break her relationship with Giovanni

Maura Higgins is throwing the middle finger up to the allegedly Strictly curse as she shared a picture of herself with her boyfriend, Giovanni Pernice.

Strictly Come Dancing's professional dancer Giovanni Pernice reportedly told friends that his girlfriend and former Love Island star Maura Higgins is "the one", and they believe a proposal is imminent. The 31 year old Sicilian star, who is paired up with EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis on the BBC show this year, has reportedly told those close to him his deep feelings for the Irish beauty, 30, and has also been left "love-struck".

Maura Higgins has proved she has nothing to worry about when it comes to the Strictly Come Dancing curse as she shared a romantic note her boyfriend Giovanni Pernice left her.The 30 year old, who recently revealed the nicknames they have for each other, took to her Instagram stories to post a black and white snap of the message.

Maura Higgins "isn't bothered" by doubts over her and Giovanni Pernice's relationship as he's partnered with Rose Ayling-Ellis on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.The Love Island favourite, 30, hasn't been paying attention to growing doubts from her friends that the Strictly "curse" will have some affect on her blossoming relationship with the Strictly pro, 31.

Maura Higgins has shared a heartfelt message of support for her boyfriend Giovanni Pernice ahead of tonight’s first dance on Strictly Come Dancing, which sees the Sicilian professional dancer paired up with EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis this year.The 30 year old former Love Island star met and started seeing Giovanni, 31, this year, and the pair have been posting loved-up pictures and images together on their social media since they went official in the summer.

Maura Higgins clearly isn’t paying any heed to the so-called Strictly Curse that has ended so many relationships over the years and has wished boyfriend Giovanni good luck ahead of the first live show.

Strictly Come Dancing has delighted fans as the show has made history twice during its launch night – with a little help from Maura Higgin’s beau.

Love Island favourite Maura Higgins has taken to her Instagram story to share pictures of street harassment as a “man grabbed her arm” as she left the National Television Awards, sponsored by OK!, last Thursday. The reality star, 30, shared the two pictures with her 3.3 million followers and said she wanted the issue of “street harassment addressed”.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice and his girlfriend enjoyed a bowling date night and revealed the sweet nicknames they have for each other. Fans were able to get a glimpse of the score board on their social media which revealed their nicknames for one another.

Strictly Come Dancing, which is about to return to our screens this weekend. Out of a myriad of professional dancers, one fan-favourite is Giovanni Pernice, who joined the show seven years ago.During his tenure, the 31-year-old has reached the final three times and frequently been romantically linked to his celebrity partners.

Katie McGlynn has reassured Maura Higgins that she needn't worry about rekindling her romance with her boyfriend, Giovanni Pernice.The former Coronation Street star was announced as part of the line-up for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing last month, but speculation quickly arose that she would be partnered with Giovanni - causing Maura to worry.