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Former Bake Off winner John Whaite has confessed that he almost succumbed to the 'dreaded' Strictly curse during his stint on the popular BBC dancing show. Strictly Come Dancing celeb John, 34, revealed he 'fell in love' with his dancing partner Johannes Radebe when they danced together in 2021.Their chemistry on the dancefloor impressed viewers and the pair, who were the first same-sex couple on the BBC ballroom show, finished in second place after Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice. But it seems their chemistry off the dancefloor also continued as John revealed he fell in love with Johannes during the competition - despite the fact he was in a long term relationship with his now fiancé, Paul Atkins.

BBC's Strictly Come Dancing is the highlight of the autumn TV calendar and fans of the show are in for a special treat this year as a new themed episode will be making it's debut. Celebrating 100 years of the BBC, the fun-filled new theme will see each of the couples take to the Strictly ballroom floor, either dancing to a theme tune from an iconic BBC programme or in tribute to one of the BBC’s most loved services.

It’s nearly been a year since Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice found success on Strictly Come Dancing and took home the infamous Glitterball trophy, and now a new group of famous faces are looking to put their dance moves to the test. After announcing that the hit BBC show would hit our screens in September, the contestants for the 2022 series have been being unveiled thick and fast.

A year after EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice were crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing, a whole new host of stars have their eyes set on taking home the famous Glitterball trophy. The popular BBC series recently announced that preparation for the 2022 series is well and truly underway, with recording for the launch show set to take place on Wednesday 7 September.

Rose Ayling-Ellis looked sensational on Wednesday as she stepped out at Wimbledon alongside her extra special date for the event - her mum Donna.READ: Giovanni Pernice on fitness, his BAFTA win, and learning BSL thanks to Rose Ayling-EllisThe 27-year-old took to her Instagram account to document the incredible day which the pair spent enjoying afternoon tea from the royal box. WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis supports Giovanni Pernice weeks after love island romance confirmedCaptioning a stunning photo of the mother-daughter duo, Rose penned: "Best day ever! Feeling very privileged to watch #wimbledon in the royal box with my mum. Thank you @wimbledon for the invite."READ: The sweetest things Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice have said about each otherSEE: Rose Ayling-Ellis reaches out to Giovanni Pernice after his secret dates with Love Island star revealedFans couldn't wait to leave their comments on the fabulous snap.

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice are the best of friends, having formed an incredible relationship during their time on Strictly Come Dancing.EXCLUSIVE: Giovanni Pernice on fitness, his BAFTA win, and learning BSL thanks to Rose Ayling-EllisThe stars went on to spend over four months together, from the moment they first met, to winning the show in December 2021, and then touring with the rest of the cast during the beginning of the year.WATCH: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice get ready for the TV Baftas togetherOn Wednesday, the EastEnders star sent him the sweetest public message, just hours after his secret dates with Love Island's first deaf contestant, Tasha Ghouri, were revealed by Mail Online.READ: The sweetest things Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice have said about each otherRELATED: Strictly Come Dancing 2022 rumoured contestants so farSharing a video of Rose giving Giovanni a quick, and funny, lesson on sign language, Rose told Giovanni: "Love this video. Have a wonderful opening night and I hope it goes well @giovannipernice." The couple recently won a BAFTA for their performance on StrictlyGiovanni was quick to react to the hilarious video, sharing it on his Instagram and simply adding laughing emojis.Wednesday was a big day for both Giovanni and Strictly's Anton Du Beke, as it was the opening night of their new show, Him & Me.Taking to Instagram following the successful opening, Giovanni and Anton said: "We just finished opening night.

Cannes Film Festival on Saturday. The actress, 46, put on a leggy display in a thigh-skimming pink minidress featuring silver embellishments as she posed up a storm for photographers.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has posted a new photo of herself embracing former Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice - but it's not what you think!MORE: Giovanni Pernice reveals future on Strictly Come DancingThe former EastEnders actress took to Instagram Stories on Saturday after she watched Giovanni's new solo tour, This Is Me, at the Beck Theatre in Hayes. But it seems that she couldn't help but poke fun at the pro drancer and decided to recreate a number of photos of Giovanni from the show's programme.  WATCH:In one, she could be seen pouting her lips and arching her eyebrow while hugging the programme - which showed a black-and-white photo of Giovanni striking a similar pose - tight to her chest.MORE: The sweetest things Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice have said about each otherMORE: Strictly star Giovanni Pernice reveals special invitation from the Queen However, she revealed it was all in jest as she wrote over the photo: "Such a good show!! @giovannipernice," followed by a heart eyes emoji.

Giovanni Pernice and Rose-Ayling Ellis continued their Strictly Come Dancing winning streak by bagging a BAFTA Award on Sunday night.MORE: Giovanni Pernice breaks silence after big BAFTA win with Rose-Ayling EllisAfter their momentous win, the stars were seen celebrating in a behind-the-scenes photo which was beautifully captured by BAFTA photographer Iona Wolff.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice leave fans in tears with poignant Couple's Choice danceUpon seeing the photo, which saw the professional dancer gazing at Rose, fans went wild. "The way Giovanni looks at Rose… I'm gonna pass out." [sic] Another said: "Rose and Gio though… Jesus Christ can two people look more right together."MORE: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis unveils must-see hair transformationREAD: Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedA third post read: "@rose.a.e & @giovannipernice = fairytale." A fourth person stated: "Such a lovely photo of @rose.a.e and @giovannipernice."Moments before the stunning picture was taken, Giovanni and Rose's special performance to Clean Bandit's Symphony on Strictly Come Dancing back in November was chosen by the public as Virgin Media's Must-See Moment.Still thinking about those magical moments backstage ✨ #VirginMediaBAFTAs pic.twitter.com/KwpsWV25D2BAFTA shared these behind-the-scenes snapsAfter approaching the podium to accept the award as the audience applauded in sign language, Rose said: "Thank you to every single person who has voted for us.

won the show in 2021, won Virgin Media's must see moment award at the BAFTAs tonight after wowing with fans with their incredible chemistry and gorgeous performances on Strictly. The moving routine which landed them the award saw the pair perform to Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson's song Symphony. But in the middle of the performance, the music paused as they continued to dance - giving viewers an insight into what it was like to be Rose and not hear the music.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly hilariously told Stephen Mulhern off as they won best Entertainment Programme for Saturday Night Takeaway at the 2022 BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday 8 May. The I'm A Celebrity hosts went up against An Audience with Adele, Life & Rhymes and Strictly Come Dancing in the coveted category.

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice looked incredibly stylish as they arrived together at the TV BAFTAs on Sunday 8 May. Rose, 27, looked flawless in a flowing sleeveless black dress, with her hair chicly tied back, tendrils framing her face. Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni, 31, looked classically dapper in a black tuxedo, waistcoat and bow tie.

Giovanni Pernice took Instagram by storm on Monday as he shared a picture of himself in just a pair of white swim trunks.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis' new dress for night out with Giovanni Pernice is fit for the Strictly ballroomFans understandably went wild for the revealing snap, praising him and inundating his comments section with fire emojis.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice share hilarious moment together on an evening out"I like Monday a lot more when it's as chill as Saturday and Sunday @calvinklein," he captioned the post.SEE: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis unveils must-see hair transformationRELATED: Rose Ayling-Ellis shares heartmelting post to Giovanni Pernice as his future on Strictly is confirmed"Christ on a plate," one wrote in reaction to the picture, whilst a second added: "Holy god."A post shared by

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice dazzled as they hit the blue carpet together after having to go their separate ways at the end of the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 tour. The couple became one of the BBC One show's most-loved couples late last year as they impressed fans on and off the ballroom floor as they were paired up for Strictly's nineteenth series.

The BAFTAs have announced the shortlist for their 2022 TV awards.This Morning star Alison Hammond has received a nomination in the entertainment performance category, alongside the likes of Graham Norton and Joe Lycett. Sharing her excitement at her nomination on Wednesday morning, Alison posted a photo of her clutching a BAFTA and looking shocked while she joked that she’d love to win the award so it could prop her kitchen door open.The 47 year old wrote: “I mean a @bafta Nomination was not the first thing I thought today was going to bring , I am absolutely BUZZING ! “Our worth should not be measured with awards and trophies , however I have felt how heavy a Bafta is and would really love it to keep my kitchen door open”.

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice are continuing to delight their fans with their behind-the-scenes antics as they prepare for their special one-off performance on Friday.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice's close bond captured beautifully in unseen photoTaking to Instagram to share some fun videos from their hair and makeup room, the 27-year-old actress - who won Strictly Come Dancing - was seen ruffling Giovanni's hair whilst attempting to give him a mini makeover.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis gives Giovanni Pernice the ultimate hair transformation"Oh my god, your hair's so strong," she remarked as she gave him a middle parting. "It's just popped back in place.

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice have reunited again ahead of their Comic Relief performance this week. However, the actress - who made Strictly history by being the first deaf person to win the show - has already irked her professional dance partner.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice's close bond captured beautifully in unseen photoTaking to his Instagram Stories to share their backstage antics, Giovanni teased fans by revealing: "Wait and see.

Strictly Come Dancing nationwide tour cast are having the time of their lives whilst performing around the country in different cities.MORE: Amy Dowden shares update as she continues to recover from latest health battleWherever the friends go, they take on new and fun adventures, and on Tuesday, as they prepared for their first show in Sheffield, a number of them headed for a dip in the river Rivelin.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice reveal their jaw-dropping workout routineRose Ayling-Ellis was one of those to take the daring dip in the cold waters, and shared her experience with her fans on Instagram.READ: Rose Ayling-Ellis stuns in skinny trousers on Strictly night outRELATED: Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedThe EastEnders star, who is partnered with Giovanni Pernice, posed for several pictures wearing a warm poncho robe and slip-on water shoes and beamed as she posed with her friends. Rose and some of her Strictly colleagues took a dip in the river RivelinHowever, not all went according to plan as Sara Davies later revealed on her profile.

Gorka Marquez has shared his daughter's joy as she watched Strictly Come Dancing's live tour.

With a queue snaking what felt like half way around Manchester, it was clear that a pandemic putting a pause on the live shows of Strictly Come Dancing had done nothing to lose it any of it's die-hard fans.

John Whaite has opened up about how he felt once Strictly Come Dancing ended.

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice looked closer than ever during the Strictly Come Dancing tour.The EastEnders actress won the coveted glitterball trophy last month with the professional dancer, with the pair striking up a close friendship in the process. And their bond was clear to see as 31 year old Giovanni was seen with his arm around the soap star, who made history as the first deaf star to compete in and win the series. Clad in a black coat atop a white hoodie, the Italian pro looked at ease as he kept the soap star close to him during their downtime from rehearsals.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said the 'fairy tale is still alive' as Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice get another chance to dance together.

After a two year absence, the sequin-festooned spectacle of Strictly Come Dancing Live is back at arenas up and down the country.

Rose Ayling-Ellis is continuing to break barriers as she urges government officials to give sign language a legal status in England.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice's partnership sparks tour to make this big changeHer recent win on Strictly Come Dancing with dance partner Giovanni Pernice has gone down in history, highlighting the needs and awareness for the deaf community.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis reveals family hardship after Strictly winSpeaking about the positivity surrounding her profile, the EastEnders actress told The Big Issue: "I am ambitious to make a difference. I feel like there's so many barriers out there that need to be broken.

With Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice lifting the glitterball trophy in what was the most representative final in Strictly Come Dancing history, we're all still riding the Strictly high.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has made a sweet gesture towards his dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis and the deaf community.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice give major update after Strictly triumphThe professional dancer announced he will be using a British Sign Language interpreter on his upcoming tour – much to the delight of his fans!WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis reveals family hardship after Strictly winThe EastEnders actress, 27, made Strictly history after she became the

Strictly Come Dancing’s AJ Odudu has admitted that she misses her dance partner Kai Widdrington, 26, in the wake of the show coming to an end last weekend. Kai and AJ, 33, were supposed to be taking part in the final alongside Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice, as well as John Whaite and Johannes Radebe, but AJ was forced to pull out of the competition after sustaining a bad ankle injury.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Janette Manrara has admitted that she was "nervous" to return to the dance floor with husband Aljaž Škorjanec during Saturday's final. During the 18 December finale, where Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice were crowned the winners, fans went wild as Janette, 38, took to the dance floor to perform a "phenomenal" routine while Ed Sheeran performed.

AJ Odudu has reportedly been invited to return to Strictly Come Dancing next year alongside her professional dancer partner, Kai Widdrington.The pair were devastatingly forced to exit the show ahead of the finale after AJ could not stand without crutches after injuring her right ankle. After consulting with medical professionals, AJ was left "deeply upset" after withdrawing from the final, which saw Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice take home the glitterball trophy.

Strictly Come Dancing's Motsi Mabuse has responded after fans claimed she was 'unhappy' at the end of the show's final.

Strictly Come Dancing met First Dates on Saturday night as the Christmas special was teased.

Saturday night marked the Strictly Come Dancing final, and Piers Morgan has taken aim at the show after fans shed tears over it. Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice were crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing 2021 on Saturday night as they took home the Glitterball trophy.

Strictly Come Dancing fans went wild during Saturday's final as pro Janette Manrara returned to the dance floor with husband Aljaž Škorjanec. The professional dancer, 38, left the hit BBC One dance series earlier this year to host spin-off show It Takes Two with presenter Rylan.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse was left sobbing over John Whaite and Johannes Radebe's Showdance on Saturday's final. During the latest instalment, where Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice were crowned the winners, Motsi, 40, broke down in tears over John, 32, and Johannes', 34, routine to You've Got The Love by Florence + the Machine.

Strictly Come Dancing had a nation sobbing on Saturday night as one of the most emotional finales ever.