MAURA Higgins has "warned" Strictly pro boyfriend Giovanni Pernice to be "respectful" ahead of the new series. The Love Island star, 30, is reportedly concerned about what obstacles the upcoming season of the BBC dance competition could bring to their new relationship.
It has already been revealed that the Irish beauty is "dreading" who her beau will be paired with this year. To make matters worse bosses are "desperate" to put the Italian hunk with Corrie star Katie McGlynn - but this could risk upsetting Maura as they were romantically linked five years ago.
The former grid girl reportedly "knows how flirty Giovanni can be", but doesn't want this to be the reason rumours start during his time on the show. “He’s told her getting close and.
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