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Strictly Come Dancing star Dan Walker has revealed he has been secretly voting for rival EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis to win the show as he “thinks she’s incredible”. The BBC Breakfast host, 44, has admitted to secretly voting for Rose, 27, as he thinks she is more worthy of the Glitterball Trophy as she is navigating the competition without hearing.

Strictly Come Dancing's Rose Ayling-Ellis has revealed why Givanni Pernice makes the perfect dance partner for someone who is deaf.The pair have been a fan favourite throughout their time on the show, even being tipped to win the series.They managed to get the first 40 out of 40 points in the series, which was also the soonest ever 40 in Strictly history. Actress Rose told Radio Times that she knew Giovanni would be a good partner for her because he is very 'direct'.

Rose Ayling-Ellis struggles to rehearse for Strictly Come Dancing when it rains, host Claudia Winkleman has revealed. EastEnders star Rose, 27, has been dazzling fans of the BBC show with her and Giovanni Pernice's incredible performances week after week.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has opened up on his 'connection' with partner Rose Ayling-Ellis.

Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis is tipped to become a huge TV success for the BBC. After winning the hearts of millions of Strictly viewers, the EastEnders actress is a favourite to win the dance contest with her partner, Giovanni Pernice, especially after her couples choice dance which included a section performed in silence.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have made positive comments about Giovanni Pernice’s impressive turn this series dancing with partner Rose Ayling-Ellis.Typically known for his confident persona onstage, the 31 year old has appeared to show his “vulnerable” side this year and viewers have noticed the trait while performing with Rose – Strictly’s first deaf contestant.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice took Rose Ayling-Ellis and her boyfriend out to a swanky West London restaurant to celebrate her 27th birthday. Viewers are used to seeing the Strictly partner's intense and emotional routines on their screens in recent weeks.

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice have been wowing fans on the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor week after week, but the actress made sure she put some time aside to celebrate her 27th birthday.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis asked which pro dancer she would pick over Giovanni PerniceOn Wednesday, Rose was joined by both Giovanni and her boyfriend Samuel Arnold for a fun dinner date as she took a break from rehearsals.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice leave fans in tears with poignant

Rose Ayling-Ellis is continuing to grow close with her Strictly Come Dancing professional partner Giovanni Pernice after spending her birthday with him. The EastEnders star – who is currently the favourite win the BBC dance show – celebrated her 27th birthday on Wednesday, but spent her day rehearsing for this weekend's live show.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice teased his dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis as she turned 27 this week.

Rose Ayling-Ellis is Strictly Come Dancing's first deaf contestant and she and dance partner Giovanni Pernice have been wowing fans in recent weeks. The fan favourite couple has been climbing the leaderboard on the BBC One show as the weeks go by and they blew the audience away with their emotional performance on Saturday 13 November's show titled the Sound of Silence.

Strictly Come Dancing 's Giovanni Pernice is said to be a 'changed man' since being partnered up with EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, according to reports.

Strictly Come Dancing's Rose Ayling Ellis has revealed which professional dancer she'd like to have been paired with - if she hadn't partnered Giovanni Pernice.

Strictly It Takes Two viewers were left questioning Giovanni Pernice after his appearance on the show.

Rose Ayling-Ellis is now the favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing following her and Giovanni Pernice's incredible tribute to the deaf community at the weekend. EastEnders star Rose, 26, and professional dancer Giovanni, 31, wowed fans with their emotional performance on Saturday 13 November's show.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Giovanni Pernice said “I love you” to dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis after the pair performed their much-praised Couple’s Choice dance routine on Saturday night. Rose, as the first deaf contestant to feature in the series, paid tribute to the community with Giovanni by including a “special” silent moment during their dance to the unawareness of the judges.

Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis and her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice suffered a mishap during training this week, as Rose's hearing aid battery died.SEE: Strictly made a big change for Rose Ayling-Ellis that we never knew aboutGiovanni took to Instagram Stories as he filmed the pair sitting in the studio, apparently unable to continue to practice. "What's the problem?" he said to Rose.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have backed professional dancer Giovanni Pernice to win this year's show, saying they've spotted a huge difference since he was paired up with EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis. Fans of celebrity contestant Rose, 26, who is deaf, think she's had a positive impact on her dance partner, claiming Giovanni is much softer and showing his “sweeter” side this year.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have noticed a marked change in professional dancer Giovanni Pernice this series, and are quick to thank partner Rose Ayling-Ellis.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said they have spotted a 'change' in Giovanni Pernice.

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.

Giovanni Pernice was overcome with emotion as he and dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis made history on Strictly Come Dancing.

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 has broken his silence on his split from Love Island's Maura Higgins and denied that there was any "wrongdoing."

Maura Higgins “couldn’t handle” Giovanni Pernice’s “amazing bond” with his Strictly Come Dancing partner Rose Ayling-Ellis, a source has told OK! . Maura, 30, and Giovanni, 31, sparked split rumours earlier this week when the pair deleted all traces of each other on Instagram.

Giovanni Pernice has shared a video of himself "serenading" his Strictly Come Dancing partner Rose Ayling-Ellis, hours after reports of his apparent split from Maura Higgins came to light. Strictly professional dancer Giovanni, 31, posted a clip of himself twinkling the ivories on a grand piano on his Instagram story on Monday 18 October.

Strictly Come Dancing is undoubtedly the biggest show on television and over the years it’s seen countless celebrities waltz their way to dance success. But the professionals who put them through their paces have also earned a well-deserved home in all our hearts.

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".

EastEnders actor Danny Dyer has rushed to praise his onscreen daughter Rose Ayling-Ellis for her Strictly Come Dancing debut. Rose, 26 performed a Jive to Taylor Swift's Shake It Off with her partner Giovanni Pernice, and the pair scored a total of 22 out of 40 points for the routine.

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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.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers spotted a sweet moment between professional dancer Gorka Marquez and contestant, EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis. As Rose, who is the first deaf contestant in the show’s history, was being interviewed alongside her new pro partner, Giovanni Pernice, the audience began to clap loudly in support of the pairing.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have called their early favourite for this series, revealing they think ‘inspiring’ EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis will lift the famous glitter ball. Rose, who has been partnered with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, is already making history as the show’s first deaf contestant, and now viewers believe the pair could be heading straight for the final.

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