Tearful Giovanni tells Rose 'I love you' after performing Strictly's 'greatest ever' dance

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'.

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

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.

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's Rose Ayling-Ellis has revealed why Givanni Pernice makes the perfect dance partner for someone who is deaf.The pair have been a fan favourite throughout their time on the show, even being tipped to win the series.They managed to get the first 40 out of 40 points in the series, which was also the soonest ever 40 in Strictly history. Actress Rose told Radio Times that she knew Giovanni would be a good partner for her because he is very 'direct'.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has opened up on his 'connection' with partner Rose Ayling-Ellis.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has unveiled another secret talent of Rose Ayling-Ellis as she draws hilarious portraits. The BBC One professional dancer, 31, who recently took Rose and her boyfriend Samuel Arnold out to a swanky West London restaurant to celebrate her 27th birthday, shared a glimpse the poster filled with miniature cartoons of 'the many faces of Giovanni'.

Rose Ayling-Ellis is continuing to grow close with her Strictly Come Dancing professional partner Giovanni Pernice after spending her birthday with him. The EastEnders star – who is currently the favourite win the BBC dance show – celebrated her 27th birthday on Wednesday, but spent her day rehearsing for this weekend's live show.

EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis celebrated her birthday in style as she went out for a bite to eat with her dancing partner Giovanni Pernice.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice teased his dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis as she turned 27 this week.

Rose Ayling-Ellis is Strictly Come Dancing's first deaf contestant and she and dance partner Giovanni Pernice have been wowing fans in recent weeks. The fan favourite couple has been climbing the leaderboard on the BBC One show as the weeks go by and they blew the audience away with their emotional performance on Saturday 13 November's show titled the Sound of Silence.

Strictly Come Dancing 's Giovanni Pernice is said to be a 'changed man' since being partnered up with EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, according to reports.

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.