Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis reveals bond with partner Giovanni Pernice in teasing new video

Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has shared his thoughts after viewers noticed a "change" in him during this year's series with dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis.MORE: Strictly hunk Giovanni Pernice forced to clarify latest dating rumoursUnsure whether the claims are true, the professional dancer has admitted he feels more positive while working with the EastEnders actress.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice leave Strictly fans in tears with poignant dance"People on

Strictly dancer split up with the Love Island star just before the hit BBC dancing show started as he said he wanted to focus on the show. But now it has been reported that he has moved on while him and celebrity partner Rose Ayling-Ellis are still in the competition.

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 professional Giovanni Pernice has spoken out after viewers noticed a "change" in him after he developed a close bond with partner Rose Ayling-Ellis.

Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis is tipped to become a huge TV success for the BBC. After winning the hearts of millions of Strictly viewers, the EastEnders actress is a favourite to win the dance contest with her partner, Giovanni Pernice, especially after her couples choice dance which included a section performed in silence.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice took Rose Ayling-Ellis and her boyfriend out to a swanky West London restaurant to celebrate her 27th birthday. Viewers are used to seeing the Strictly partner's intense and emotional routines on their screens in recent weeks.

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice have been wowing fans on the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor week after week, but the actress made sure she put some time aside to celebrate her 27th birthday.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis asked which pro dancer she would pick over Giovanni PerniceOn Wednesday, Rose was joined by both Giovanni and her boyfriend Samuel Arnold for a fun dinner date as she took a break from rehearsals.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice leave fans in tears with poignant

Strictly Come Dancing's Rose Ayling Ellis has revealed which professional dancer she'd like to have been paired with - if she hadn't partnered Giovanni Pernice.

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 star Rose Ayling-Ellis and her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice suffered a mishap during training this week, as Rose's hearing aid battery died.SEE: Strictly made a big change for Rose Ayling-Ellis that we never knew aboutGiovanni took to Instagram Stories as he filmed the pair sitting in the studio, apparently unable to continue to practice. "What's the problem?" he said to Rose.

After topping the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard and creating show history by securing the series’ earliest perfect score, EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis is the runaway favourite to win this year’s Glitterball trophy. And it seems Rose’s EastEnders co-stars have every faith that she’ll be bringing the trophy back to Walford, predicting she’ll dance to victory alongside professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice.