Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis reveals pro dancer she'd want to be partnered with if it wasn't Giovanni

Rose Ayling-Ellis had nothing but sweet things to say to her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice after they made it through to the semi-finals of Strictly Come Dancing.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis makes candid comment about Giovanni Pernice - and it'll melt your heartTaking to Instagram on Sunday, the EastEnders actress praised the professional dancer for taking "a leap of faith" with her.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis close to tears on It Takes Two"'A leap of faith.' What a perfect phrase to sum

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice have undeniably formed a great partnership, winning praise from the Strictly Come Dancing judges and the show's fans.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis pictured with Giovanni Pernice after tearful Strictly interviewEastEnders actress Rose is Strictly's first-ever deaf contestant, and during the competition, the pair have had to work "harder than anyone else" to perform their spellbinding routines.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis close to tears on It Takes TwoIn a new

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice are certainly ones to watch in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

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 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 Dan Walker has revealed he has been secretly voting for rival EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis to win the show as he “thinks she’s incredible”. The BBC Breakfast host, 44, has admitted to secretly voting for Rose, 27, as he thinks she is more worthy of the Glitterball Trophy as she is navigating the competition without hearing.

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

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 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 star Rose Ayling-Ellis took to her Instagram Stories to share a cheeky behind-the-scenes moment with her dance partner Giovanni Pernice on Wednesday.The pair were travelling in the back of a car when the actress posted a short video clip which saw her look to the camera and mouth "Shh," before interrupting a dozing Giovanni by gently poking his face with her finger!MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis shares real reason for joining Strictly Come DancingGiovanni then looked surprised before smiling