Strictly Come Dancing's Rose Ayling-Ellis 'overwhelmed' as she and Giovanni share special moment

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

Rose Ayling-Ellis is making the most of her first week free of dance training – and she certainly knows how to relax.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice give major update after Strictly triumphThe 2021 Strictly Come Dancing winner headed to the Corinthia hotel in London for a special date with a friend and couldn't help but share the experience on her Instagram.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis Reveals Family HardshipThe EastEnders actress rarely shares personal pictures on her Instagram, but

their incredible win on Strictly Come Dancing, champions Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice will be taking to the dance floor once again for the nationwide tour, which kicks off on 20 January.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis' future on EastEnders after Strictly triumph confirmed by BBCOn Wednesday, the pair confirmed they will be doing their sizzling Argentine Tango and everybody's favourite, their Couples Choice.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice leave fans in tears with poignant danceThe

Rose Ayling-Ellis has touched upon the emotional moment she shared with her mum Donna just moments after her tremendous Strictly Come Dancing win on Saturday night.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis reveals reason for 'feeling sad' after Strictly win with Giovanni PerniceThe 27-year-old, who lifted the glitterball trophy with dance partner Giovanni Pernice, was captured sharing a tight embrace with her mother - a photo which was shared by BBC Breakfast host and fellow competitor Dan Walker.WATCH: Rose

Giovanni Pernice wasn't letting his Glitterball trophy out of his sight after waiting seven years to clinch the Strictly Come Dancing title.

Rose Ayling-Ellis, the actress who this year became the first deaf contestant on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing, is now also the first deaf winner of the British dance competition series, after triumphing in its 19th season.

Selome Hailu editorSeries 19 of British dance competition series “Strictly Come Dancing” has its winner. Actress Rose Ayling-Ellis became the first deaf contestant ever to be crowned the series’ winner on Saturday night.Along with her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice, she beat out competitors including chef and 2012 winner of “The Great British Bake Off” John Whaite and television presenter AJ Odudu, who exited the competition on Friday after injuring her ankle.

Danny Dyer has lead messages of congratulations for Rose Ayling-Ellis after she was announced the winner of Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night. Rose and professional partner Giovanni Pernice beat John Waite and Johannes Radebe in an emotional final of the hit BBC dance show after AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington were forced to pull out.

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. During the final, John Whaite and Johannes Radebe and Rose and Giovanni took to the dance floor one last time in a bid to be crowned the champions.

The dramatic exit of AJ Odudu due to injury means that the winner of the glitterball trophy will be decided between EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis and partner Giovanni Pernice and TV baker John Whaite and partner Johannes Radebe. Here is a look at all celebrities and judges who had to permanently or temporarily pull out of the show during the 2021 series.

Strictly Come Dancing will come to an end on Saturday, but it has been an eventful year with injuries, positive Covid tests and self-isolation periods among the contestants and judges. The dramatic exit of AJ Odudu due to injury means that the winner of the glitterball trophy will be decided between EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis and partner Giovanni Pernice and TV baker John Whaite and partner Johannes Radebe.

Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice has gushed over his dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis as the couple prepare to appear in the 2021 final. Giovanni, 31, spoke about his life changing experience of working with Rose, 27, on the show, calling it the “most beautiful thing that ever happened in my entire life”.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has been undeniably incredible on the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom floor, and she's currently the hot favourite to pick up the Glitterball with partner Giovanni Pernice. While watching her has been a joy to many people around the UK, it has been particularly special for the deaf community to see representation on a prime time show.

Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis has vowed she will do everything it takes for her to help Giovanni Pernice lift the glitterball trophy during this weekend's final.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice spark reaction with near kiss during rehearsalsSpeaking to Zoe Ball in a joint interview on BBC Radio Two, the EastEnders actress - who is the first deaf contestant to take part in the show - explained just how much she wants to "win it" for him.WATCH: The moment Giovanni

BBC Strictly Come Dancing legends Ola and James Jordan have criticised Craig Revel Horwood for his treatment of Rose Ayling Ellis. James and Ola Jordan have moved to slam Strictly judge Craig for his "unfair" scoring of Rose and her pro partner Giovanni Pernice.

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.