Strictly Come Dancing's first deaf winner, while runners-up, Bake Off star John Whaite, 32, and Johannes Radebe, 34, were the show’s first all-male pairing.And Giovanni's triumph marked the first time the Italian dancer had won the contest despite reaching the finals three times previously since joining the show in 2015.Rose said yesterday: "Winning the glitterball is the best gift I could ever give to Giovanni because he really deserves it.
I am beyond proud of us."I never thought I would leave Strictly with a best friend for life, thank you Gio. He came into my world and brought the best out of me.
I cannot thank him enough for all the work and effort to make me become the dancer that I am today."Rose also praised unsung heroes from her.
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