Strictly fans in tears as Rose celebrates deaf community with 'special' silent moment in dance

Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice says his partnership and close bond with Rose Ayling-Ellis on the hit BBC show is 'more than just about dancing'.

Strictly Come Dancing fans praised guest judge Cynthia Erivo for using sign language to communicate with Rose Ayling-Ellis for the second week in a row. EastEnders star Rose, 27, who is the first deaf contestant to take part in Strictly, performed a stunning Paso Doble to California Dreamin by Sia with pro partner Giovanni Pernice, 31.

Strictly Come Dancing favourite Rose Ayling-Ellis took on a tough challenge when she danced the Paso Doble with her pro dance partner Giovanni Pernice.

Strictly Come Dancing favourite Rose Ayling-Ellis took on her toughest challenge yet when she danced the Paso Doble with Giovanni Pernice this weekend.The smouldering dance was a "struggle" for the pair, with Rose confessing it was completely out of character for her to play such a "fierce" character – and judge Craig Revel-Horwood had a harsh critique for them.

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 fans went wild as judge Motsi Mabuse asked for invite to Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice's 'wedding' in Saturday night's live show.

They've moved fans to tears on Strictly Come Dancing with their powerful and moving performances.

Strictly Come Dancing's Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice revealed that they kept the "special" silent moment in their dance to celebrate the deaf community a "secret". EastEnders star Rose, 26, who is the first deaf contestant to take part in Strictly, and pro partner Giovanni, 31, appeared on Monday's episode of It Takes Two where they discussed the powerful routine.

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 star Rose Ayling-Ellis has left EastEnders to focus on her dancing with her professional partner Giovanni Pernice. Viewers of the popular BBC soap watched on Tuesday night as the 26 year old's character Frankie Lewis heartbreakingly decided that she needed a break from Walford.

Strictly Come Dancing fans spotted an 'awkward' moment for Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice on its spin-off show.