Strictly's Giovanni Pernice 'dumped Maura Higgins a fortnight ago after busy schedules'

Former Love IslanderMaura Higgins is planning a sunshine break to help heal her heartache following her split from Strictly star Giovanni Pernice. A source has told new that Maura, 30, has decided that rather than sit at home moping, she’s jetting off in a bid to move on.This comes after Giovanni revealed he'd be going to visit his family once Strictly is finished.

Maura Higgins is believed to be hoping there may be a way back for her and her ex-boyfriend Giovanni Perniceafter the pair “naturally” broke up, sources exclusively told OK! After a few months of dating, Maura, 30, and Giovanni, 31, decided to go their separate ways, and the duo has since deleted all pictures of each other on their social media pages.

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."

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice issued a statement on Monday night following his split from Maura Higgins.MORE: Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice's dating historyThe 31-year-old took to Instagram Stories to say "there was absolutely no wrongdoing," after he separated from the Love Island star after four months."Hey guys – I hope everybody had a great Monday.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice is set to dance to an emotional ballad with partner Rose Ayling-Elli following his reported split from Maura Higgins. Giovanni and the Love Island star were dating for four months and were said to be going from strength to strength before they fuelled heavy split speculation by suddenly deleting all evidence of each other from their social media pages.

Giovanni Pernice has carved out a successful career as a dancer, skyrocketing to fame on our screens on Strictly Come Dancing.The Sicily-born star moved to Bologna to concentrate on dance, and he became a pro after watching the television show Come Dancing. He won the Italian Open Championship in 2012, and has had a wealth of success in dance.

Maura Higgins has given fans a look inside her new home following claims she has split from Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice.

Strictly Come Dancing 's Giovanni Pernice reportedly dumped his girlfriend Maura Higgins two weeks ago because he didn’t want to “settle down”.