Strictly's Giovanni Pernice makes rare dating admission: 'I do feel lonely and want kids'

Helen Skelton has been unveiled as the new favourite to replace Rylan Clark on Strictly: It Takes Two. Strictly Come Dancing finalist Helen, 39, who starred on the BBC One show in 2022, is reportedly 'in talks' to takeover from Rylan, 34, who announced he has quit hosting the spin-off show after four years. It Takes Two was first presented by Claudia Winkleman from its launch in 2004 until 2010.

Susanna Reid was quick to respond to some hateful comments as she returned to Good Morning Britain. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV news programme on Monday (April 17) for the first time in weeks.

Strictly Come Dancing professionals are reportedly 'seething' after the judges demanded a payrise in line with inflation. Strictly judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke have reportedly asked BBC bosses for an 11 per cent increase on top of their hefty salaries.

Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing and his partner Sophie Habboo have finally tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Chelsea surrounded by family and friends.

Strictly Come Dancing judges are reportedly in deadlock negotiations with the BBC over a pay increase in line with inflation. The popular ballroom dancing show has reportedly descended into chaos behind the scenes.

Strictly Come Dancing star Jowita Przystal appeared to have completely moved on from former beau Giovanni Pernice, 32, as she was spotted with her arm wrapped around fellow professional dancer Arduino Bertoncello. The 28 year old Polish beauty, who won the 2022 edition of the BBC competition with wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin, was positively beaming as she was pictured strolling down the street in London. At one point, the duo turned to face each other and grinned, continuing to maintain the contact all the time.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are reported to have given head judge Shirley Ballas a "take-it-or-leave-it" deal after she threatened to quit the show.The former dancer, 62, previously revealed that she was hesitant about returning due to the outpouring of nasty messages she received during the most recent series of the BBC show. Shirley has reportedly been offered a pay increase, in line with her fellow judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke, however, she is yet to confirm if she will be staying and accepting the new deal. A TV insider has told The Sun: "The team on the show care very deeply about Shirley’s wellbeing and will continue to do whatever they can to alleviate the effects of what’s said on social media.

Anton Du Beke was left emotional on the last episode of his BBC One travel show Anton & Giovanni’s Adventures in Sicily on Tuesday night. During the final instalment, Anton, 56, and Strictly co-star Giovanni Pernice travelled to the latter's hometown of Palermo, where Gio was reunited with his family in heartwarming scenes.The episode ended with a special birthday party for Giovanni but in a sweet moment he decided to surprise Anton by revealing his wife, Hannah, and twin children George and Henrietta.

Chyna Mills may not have found romance in the Love Island villa, but she did find the man of her dreams in Strictly Come Dancing star Neil Jones, within mere weeks of leaving the show. Now, eight months on, the couple have announced the exciting news that they are engaged - and in a double whammy of good news, are also expecting their first child together! Taking to social media to reveal their baby joy, Chyna said she "feels like I'm dreaming", as Neil penned on Instagram: "Excitement is an understatement”.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has shared a sweet message to her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice after he made a heartbreaking confession about feeling lonely while being a single man. EastEnders star Rose, 28, was partnered up with Giovanni, 32, on Strictly Come Dancing and later ended up winning the 2021 series. In his current BBC travel show Anton & Giovanni's Adventures in Sicily, which he stars in alongside Anton Du Beke, Giovanni bravely opened up about how he's feeling lonely.

Keanu Reeves is making some rare comments about his relationship with longtime girlfriend Alexandra Grant.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left overjoyed when 2021 winner Rose Ayling-Ellis reunited with dance partner Giovanni Pernice as part of a surprise appearance on Anton & Giovanni's Adventures in Sicily. Rose's visit was organised by Giovanni's co-star Anton Du Beke, and saw the former EastEnders actress arrive in a helicopter, while back on the ground Anton told Giovanni he had a surprise arriving for him. Following Rose's arrival she joined, Anton and Giovanni as they took a turn on a zip wire neat Mount Etna.

Strictly Come Dancing winners Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling-Ellis were reunited for a new TV show, much to fans' delight.

Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid wasted no time in sharing their own thoughts as they discussed Shirley Ballas' future on Strictly Come Dancing. An interview with the dance contest's head judge was released over the weekend in which she said she didn't know if she'd be back for the next series later this year.

Rose Ayling-Ellis was quick to defend Giovanni Pernice after he was left confused over the meaning of "budgie smuggler".Sharing a clip from his new series, Giovanni And Anton: Adventures In Sicily, the Strictly Come Dancing professional was left confused when his co-star Anton Du Beke tried to explain the term. See below: "The bird isn't the smuggler, the trunks are the smugglers and they're smuggling the contraband in the undergarments," explained Anton to a confused Giovanni in the clip.In the caption, the professional dancer said: "Well… you can't blame me for that [laughing face emoji] what you think about the first episode? Did you like it? If you can't wait for episode 2 next week go on @bbciplayer now!!! All the 3 episodes are available."In agreement, Giovanni's former dance partner Rose quickly jumped in defence and wrote: "Not an easy language [laughing face emojis]." Rose joined Giovanni and Anton in their new seriesFans also sympathised with Giovanni, with one writing: "Another moment to remember how bonkers the British language is." Another said: "This is hilarious.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Jowita Przystal has been showing off her bikini body in a string of stunning holiday snaps.The Polish dancer, 28, has been enjoying herself on a trip to the Maldives, posing up a storm in the sun.The reigning Strictly champion, who won the latest series with wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin, was rumoured to be dating fellow professional Giovanni Pernice, 32. However, it's thought they've now ended their relationship due to their hectic work schedules. It seems as though the rumoured split isn't bothering Jowita too much though, as she's been posting a series of bikini shots over the last couple of weeks looking relaxed and happy basking in the sun.

Shirley Ballas has hinted that her future on Strictly Come Dancing is uncertain after she hit an 'all time low'. The 'Queen of Latin' has been a judge - and head judge no less - on the hit BBC One dance show since 2017 following the departure of Len Goodman.

Ranvir Singh isn't here for the age gap argument concerning her boyfriend Louis Church, who is 18 years the Good Morning Britain anchor's junior.The 45 year old and production secretary Louis first encountered each other back in 2020 when Ranvir was competing on Strictly Come Dancing with professional choreographer Giovanni Pernice, and since confirmed their relationship last Christmas after many public appearances together. "I knew Louis was special the minute he walked in," she recently told Woman and Home magazine. "He has instinctively known exactly what I need...

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left overjoyed after watching Giovanni Pernice reunite with his former champion dancer partner Rose Ayling-Ellis on his new BBC series.Giovanni And Anton: Adventures In Sicily, which sees the professional dancer travel his home country alongside Anton Du Beke, aired its first episode on Tuesday night – and the launch prompted a huge reaction from viewers.Watch the sweet reunion below… Fans were quick to react, with one writing: "Oh how I've missed Rose and Giovanni love their friendship." Another said: "Giovanni and Anton are amazing together and Rose makes it that extra bit special. We need more of this!!"A third post read: "Watched a little bit of episode 2 where Rose arrives.

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice enjoy a sweet reunion in his new BBC One show with Anton Du Beke.Tuesday night saw the first episode of Anton & Giovanni’s Adventures in Sicily, where Giovanni, 32, introduces co-star and friend Anton, 56, to his beloved home of Sicily. And in a teaser for next week's episode, it sees Giovanni reunited with his former celebrity dance partner, Rose, 28, who he won Strictly with in 2021.