Strictly's Giovanni says he's 'already won' the show after growing close to Rose

Giovanni Pernice has had the perfect end to 2021, as not only did he lift Strictly's Glitterball trophy with Rose Ayling-Ellis, but he's just met his godson.READ: Giovanni Pernice's touching gesture to Rose Ayling-Ellis after Strictly win revealedThe Italian dancer had been unable to see his friends and family back home in Italy, but he's recently returned and met the young man, who was adorably dressed in a Santa Claus outfit.

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

Strictly Come Dancing's Motsi Mabuse has responded after fans claimed she was 'unhappy' at the end of the show's final.

Strictly Come Dancing's final will air at a slightly later time of 7:10pm on Saturday night after AJ Odudu 's devastating exit due to injury. The hit BBC One dance show had been set to start at 7pm on 18 December but will now start ten minutes later and finish at 9pm.

The day has finally come as it's almost time for the Strictly Come Dancing grand final.

Strictly Come Dancing will sadly come to an end on Saturday night with the series' grand final.

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 got teary during Sunday's results episode of Strictly Come Dancing as he made the final with Rose Ayling-Ellis. During the latest instalment, it was announced that the duo had made it to Saturday's 2021 final along with AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington, and John Whaite and Johannes Radebe.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were quick to hail one partnership the best in the show's HISTORY following tonight's show.

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 star Giovanni Pernice has said that his partnership with Rose Ayling-Ellis is "more than just about dancing". Rose is the dance competition’s first ever deaf contestant and has been wowing the judges with her talent in recent weeks, even picking up the first perfect score of the series.

Giovanni Pernice “doesn’t have time for romance” as he wants to concentrate on winning Strictly Come Dancing, a source has told OK! It was reported that the 31 year old professional dancer was secretly dating Made in Chelsea's Verity Bowditch following his romance with Love Island star Maura Higgins. However, he has since denied the rumours, admitting he “didn’t know anything about it”.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has clarified the recent rumours that suggest he is dating Made in Chelsea star Verity Bowditch.