Strictly Come Dancing winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice share another special moment ahead of reunion performance

The countdown to Strictly Come Dancing is officially on now that the long-running BBC show has confirmed the professional line-up for the next series following some big departures.TV bosses have unveiled the stars taking part in the upcoming 20th series, including fan favourites Giovanni Pernice, Gorka Marquez and Karen Hauer. Other dancers who will be teaching famous faces how to dance once again are Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima and Amy Dowden.

Strictly Come Dancing has confirmed which professionals will be returning this year, and there's some shocking exits.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin has discussed his grandmother's escape from Ukraine which saw her having to walk miles for the first time since undergoing an operation.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing's reigning champion Rose Ayling-Ellis was greeted with a special reunion as it was revealed she had teamed up with her former professional dancer partner Giovanni Pernice for Comic Relief. The pair last danced together during the competition's live tour, which finished its run in London's O2 Arena a month ago. Rose, 27, and Giovanni, 31, who recently showed a poignant photo he has framed of their silent dance on his shelf at home, won the Glitterball trophy every single tour appearance as they travelled around the country with lots of the other Strictly stars.

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.

Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling-Ellis have reunited which is sure to delight the many fans they made throughout their Strictly Come Dancing journey.

Strictly Come Dancing winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice melted hearts after they shared a never-before-seen picture for a very special reason.MORE: Giovanni Pernice sends heartfelt message to Rose Ayling-Ellis after recent successA candid black and white image of the pair has appeared on the iconic Piccadilly Lights for Take A Moment's campaign for mental health.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice leave fans in tears with poignant danceAlongside a screenshot, Rose wrote: "One of the loveliest person I met @rayburmiston have exhibition in Piccadilly circus of beautiful portraits to raise awareness of just how important it is to take time for our mental health."READ: Rose Ayling-Ellis makes touching comment about her time on StrictlyMORE: Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedShe also added: "Lets take a moment for #mentalhealthawareness. #takeamoment2022 @takeamoment.uk." Upon seeing this special tribute, professional dancer Giovanni added a string of heart emojis alongside one of a rose.He later remarked: "This [heart and rose emoji].

They may not be dancing together anymore but Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling-Ellis' support for each other is very much continuing.

Rose Ayling-Ellis was on cloud nine after she accepted an award at the Visionary Honours Awards on Tuesday night. Despite finishing their commitments with Strictly Come Dancing, the actress wasn't too far from her dance partner Giovanni Pernice's thoughts.READ: Rose Ayling-Ellis makes touching comment about her time on StrictlyThe professional dancer, who is currently on his solo tour, took to Instagram Stories to share a heartfelt message alongside a photo of Rose with her gong.

has bagged yet another award. The deaf BBC EastEnders actress picked up a gong at the Visionary Arts Awards. Rose landed the Inspirational Person of the Year gong.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has revealed he keeps an adorable snap of his former BBC show dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis.The duo swiftly became one of the competition's most electrifying pairings ever and it was apparent early on they would go all the way to the final and win the Glitterball trophy. But, there were also some truly iconic moments between the dance partnership on the show – and they achieved some incredible series firsts, too.

Rose Ayling-Ellis had another reason to celebrate this week as she picked up an award.