BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice looks completely different as he recreates 20 year old photo

In turn, Max told the former soap star: "Best birthday ever baby."Maisie also proclaimed her love by changing her Instagram bio to feature Max's handle alongside a heart emoji.Maisie was runner-up in the 2020 series of the hit BBC ballroom competition with Gorka Marquez when she met Max, who was partnered with Dianne Buswell that same year.Despite a brilliant performance, Maisie lost out on the Glitterball Trophy to Bill Bailey and his pro partner Oti Mabuse.She also filled in during the live tour last year after 2021 finalist AJ Odudu pulled out on medical advice following an injury.The actress is now preparing for her musical debut alongside Strictly pro Kevin Clifton.Maisie revealed the exciting news during a chat with Lorraine Kelly on her eponymous ITV talk show.Maisie first performed with Kevin during the Strictly Children In Need special back in 2019 where they were crowned champions.The show has been choreographed by Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood and has seen Maisie return to her ballroom rehearsals."It's brilliant," Maisie told Lorraine.

Tasha Ghouri, and Strictly Come Dancing winner, Giovanni Pernice, alongside the National Deaf Children’s society to highlight the feeling of being left out of conversation experienced by four in 10 (41%) deaf people. Tasha, who was born deaf and was a BSL user before her Cochlear implant was fitted, gave exclusive announcements alongside the Strictly dancer, who partnered with deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis in the 2021 series, in British Sign Language (BSL) to highlight the feelings of exclusion experienced by the deaf community.Using their platforms, which have a combined following of over two million people, they have revealed exclusive new gossip using BSL only.

Giovanni Pernice has left some of his fans in tears as he shared an important message with them. The dancer is currently busy preparing for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing which returns to screens next Saturday (September 17).

Helen Skelton has laughed off claims her past dance experience give her an advantage as she prepared to take part in Strictly Come Dancing. The Countryfile host is among the 15 celebrities who have signed up for the BBC One dance contest's 2022 series which starts next Sunday (September 17).

Rose Ayling-Ellis has expressed her delight following her Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice's latest achievement.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis looks 'besotted' in new photos as Giovanni Pernice prepares for StrictlyTaking to Instagram on Tuesday, the professional dancer - who turned 32 earlier this week - revealed he is now officially learning how to do British Sign Language (BSL).WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis pens heartwarming message to Giovanni Pernice"Today I'm learning a new routine, can you guess what it is?" he told his fans, adding: "I'm learning some BSL. A journey I started last year after being partnered with Rose, who is now a close friend.

Maisie Smith and Max George can't appear to keep their hands off of each other as they continue to pack on the PDA after going public with their relationship. The former EastEnders actress and The Wanted singer had been rumoured to be seeing each other.

MASKED Dancer fans are convinced they have unmasked the identity of Prawn Cocktail on the ITV dance competition. Many reckon the crazy character is a member of Atomic Kitten and a Masterchef winner after spotting two 'clues'.

Strictly Come Dancing contestants Maisie Smith and Max George have debuted their new romance on social media as they went Instagram official.Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins star Maisie, 21, shared a steamy snap of her and Max locking lips as she celebrated her beau's 34th birthday.Maisie stunned in a lemon yellow halter neck top, which showed off her bronzed shoulders as she wore sunglasses on her head while kissing her beau.The lovebirds also put each other's Instagram handle in their bio, complete with a red heart.It comes after the duo were seen canoodling on London's Kensington High Street.

Don’t we all have that one thing we bang on to our friends about but never really do anything to find a solution to? Maybe yours is leaving a boring job or booking a boujee holiday. Mine was fixing my left under-eye. I was always so annoyed by how much more hollow it looked compared to my right under-eye, and by how the tear trough area looked sunken and dark when I wasn’t wearing makeup.

After months of speculation about their relationship, Max George and Maisie Smith finally went Instagram official on Sunday 4 September, and they've now shared a snap of themselves passionately kissing. Former EastEnders actress Maisie, 21, took to Instagram on Tuesday 6 September to wish her The Wanted beau a happy 34th birthday as she shared the sweet image of them clearly in the throes of new romance.

his Instagram today, September 5. This comes as rumours his 2021 winning partner Rose has fell victim to the Strictly 'curse'. The EastEnders star has reportedly split from her boyfriend Samuel, whom she had been with for seven years.

A RETIRED couple broke records on Channel 5's Cash in the Attic as their old banknotes pulled in serious cash. Mr and Mrs Witt were left shocked and speechless during an episode of the show that helps contestants find hidden treasures in their homes.

Arlene Phillips has revealed her young granddaughter was hospitalised last week as she told fans “my world was turned upside down.” The former Strictly Come Dancing judge, 79, shared a sweet photo of Emme Bow, one, on her Instagram on Monday explaining that the toddler was rushed to hospital by her mother Alana, Arlene's eldest daughter, after “rapidly losing weight”. She went on to the say that Alana has “no idea” why she was losing weight.READ MORE: Strictly's Giovanni Pernice hints at leaving dancer role as he opens up on BBC futureArlene wrote: "My world was turned upside down this week when my beautiful granddaughter #emmebow was rushed into hospital and my daughter @alanastewartmama had no idea why she was rapidly loosing weight and like a little rag doll.”But despite the initial mystery, doctors were able to diagnose the tot with a virus."Fortunately the hospital identified what was wrong which was the result of a virus and now she’s home and really on the mend which has lifted my spirits enormously and I’m totally ready to get into my rehearsals on @houseofflamenka full of smiles."Alana, who is also mum to Lila Primrose, three, is the oldest of Arlene's two daughters and is from her marriage to Danny Noble.Arlene married when she was 18, and he was 27.

Strictly Come Dancing professionals have been spotted behind the scenes as rehearsals kick off for another year of the BBC show.Nadiya Bychkova, Nikita Kuzmin, Nancy Xu and Gorka Marquez have been captured in new photographs which show them getting in the boogieing mood once more.In the exclusive pictures obtained by OK! Magazine, the four pros are rocking out in a renovated warehouse featuring rustic wooden floorboards, huge windows and exposed ceiling framework.READ MORE:Giovanni Pernice's love life - Pussycat Doll heartache, curse and Jess Wright rowGiving a hint at what could be to come, Nancy was rocking a strapless blue dress complete with a huge frilled skirt and rainbow suede boots that stretched up to her mid-thigh.The pink chunky heels didn’t stop her from striking a cheeky pose with one foot off the floor as she grinned for the camera with her brunette locks flowing in gentle waves down her back.Nadiya, meanwhile, opted for a hot pink dress in a similar style, featuring a puffball skirt and strappy magenta heels to finish off her ensemble, with her cropped blonde hair framing her face.Nikita could be seen in a pair of tight black jeans and a red silk shirt as he writhed, jazz-style, for the photoshoot, while Gorka went for a simple open brown shirt and beige slacks, matching his co-star with a pair of olive Converse shoes.The quartet revealed a few backstage secrets about the upcoming series to OK! Magazine, with Gorka confessing that the professionals “don’t get a day off”.He explained to the publication: “Sunday is our resting day but then we have to choreograph and plan next week’s numbers.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has put her recent heartache to one side to wish her Strictly Come Dancing dance partner, Giovanni Pernice, a happy birthday.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis looks 'besotted' in new photos as Giovanni Pernice prepares for StrictlyThe professional dancer, who turned 32 on Monday, received a heartwarming message from the EastEnders star, with whom he lifted the glitterball trophy last year.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis pens heartwarming message to Giovanni PerniceSharing a funny behind-the-scenes video of the pair dancing to Queen's Don't Stop Me Now, Rose wrote on Instagram Stories: "Happy birthday to you @giovannipernice. (One of my favourite videos of us! [laughing face emoji]… I wanna make a supersonic man outta you."READ: Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedSEE: Rose Ayling-Ellis unveils stunning look as Giovanni Pernice prepares to meet new Strictly partnerGiovanni took to his own page to share a photo of himself, and said: "'Today is the oldest you have been, and the youngest you will ever be.' Happy bday to me ! (only 32)." In response, Rose stated: "Lovely photo! Happy Birthday Gio!"Last week it was revealed that Rose and her partner of almost a decade, Sam Arnold, had called time on their relationship.

Maisie Smith and Max George have wasted no time in letting the world know how they feel about one another.MORE: Maisie Smith and Max George spark rumours they've already moved in togetherThe couple, who first met while competing on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020, have taken to Instagram to make their romance official.WATCH: Maisie Smith and Max George star in Strictly live tourThe Wanted singer Max, 33, uploaded a snap of the EastEnders actress, 21, competing on SAS: Who Dares Wins, which aired on Sunday night. Alongside the picture, he wrote: "You're my winner already [heart emoji] @maisiesmithofficial."MORE: Maisie Smith speaks out amid romance rumours with Max GeorgeREAD: Max George opens up about career-threatening injuryThis heartwarming post was then swiftly shared on Maisie's Instagram Stories.

Peter Andre has given out his advice to those returning to school and college this week as he admits his eldest daughter Princess "isn't looking forward" to heading into her GCSE year. Elsewhere in his exclusive column, Peter pays tribute to his friend Sarah Harding on the one year anniversary of her death and reveals why he won't be taking part in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'s all stars series.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has reportedly split from her boyfriend of seven years, Samuel Arnold. The Strictly Come Dancing winner, 27, has spent a lot of time away from home due to her going on tour with the BBC1 dance show.

Strictly Come Dancing's four new professionals are set to be introduced to viewers in a cinematic routine filmed alongside the returning cast. European cup winner Vito Coppola, Chinese national champion Carlos Gu, former Under-21 British national champion Lauren Oakley and Latin dance champion Michelle Tsiakkas complete the show's largest-ever line-up of 20 pros this year.They join the returning Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Cameron Lombard, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Giovanni Pernice, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington and Nancy Xu.The introductory routine will form part of the Strictly Come Dancing launch show airing on BBC One and iPlayer on 17 September.