Strictly favourite Giovanni Pernice looks unrecognisable in childhood photo

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).

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.

Kaye Adams has suffered a bizarre Strictly Come Dancing injury during rehearsals for the BBC dance competition. The presenter is one of the celebrities who will be hoping to take home the glitter ball trophy this year, competing against fellow famous faces such as Kym Marsh, Will Mellor and comedian Jayde Adams. Unfortunately, Kaye was left with a truly unusual ailment this week.

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.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis has reportedly split from her boyfriend Samuel Arnold after seven years together. It’s said that the pair have amicably parted ways after spending a lot of time apart while Rose was on tour. A source told The Sun: ‘Rose and Sam’s relationship is definitely over.

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.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has been at the centre of rumours that she and boyfriend Sam Arnold have been going through a rocky time in their relationship. The Strictly Come Dancing winner, 27, has reportedly been hit with the show’s “curse” following her win on the BBC show last year. The EastEnders actress became the first ever deaf contestant to win the Glitterball trophy last year alongside professional dancer Giovanni Pernice and in recent times it’s been said that the star has split from her boyfriend.

STRICTLY winner Rose Ayling-Ellis has split from boyfriend Samuel Arnold — and he has grown close to her pal, we can reveal. The EastEnders star, 27, and Samuel Arnold, who like her is deaf, have finally called it quits after seven years, friends say. He has been consoled by Rose’s pal and CBeebies host Aimee Campbell-Nottage since the relationship began to hit the rocks in April this year.

Loose Women star Kaye Adams has been told by her co-star Carol McGiffin that she should "not be herself" while she is on this year's Strictly Come Dancing. Kaye was announced as one of this year's stars to compete in the ballroom dancing competition.On Friday's episode of Loose Women (September 2), Kaye said: "Carol and I met for breakfast this morning at 8 o'clock and she said to me 'one thing I am telling you is.'"READ NEXT: Loose Women's Coleen Nolan parades slimmed down figure in skin-hugging dressShe then pointed to Carol who said: "Don't be yourself."Carol then explained why she said it: "Everyone says, 'oh just be yourself' but I said to Kaye don't be yourself, you have to get this persona going because you have this persona of seriousness and this is probably why we were all so shocked because you are a serious person and a serious journalist."Todays show kicked off with panellist Frankie Bridge saying she was disappointed that she wasn't at the announcement of Kay's Strictly reveal.

Strictly Come Dancing's Luba Mushtuk has revealed she still has a very close relationship with her former dance partner on the show, Jason Bell.MORE: Helen Skelton dazzles in glitter-clad jumpsuit for exciting Strictly revealThe duo were partnered together in 2020 and although their professional partnership didn't last long, as they were eliminated in week three, they have maintained a very close relationship.WATCH: Loose Womens' Kaye Adams twirls in a pink mini blazer dress ahead of her Strictly debutTaking to her Stories on Thursday, Luba shared a screengrab of her phone, showing that she had been on a call with Jason for nearly two hours!RELATED: Strictly's Karen Hauer and Luba Mushtuk stun as they pose in bikinis during 'perfect spa day'READ: Giovanni Pernice lands new TV role away from Strictly after opening up about future plans"When we catch up we really do," she wrote alongside the photo, before adding: "I love you @jasonbell33." Luba shared a screengrab of her phone on InstagramThe former NFL star currently seems to be thousands of miles away from Luba, in America, although he spends a lot of time in London.Earlier this month he attended the House of the Dragon premiere in London, and earlier this year, in May, he took his daughter with Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle, Anaiya, to watch Luba and the rest of the Strictly cast on their tour.Luba, 33, has been a part of Strictly since 2016, when she worked on the show as an assistant choreographer, but despite being in the spotlight for many years, she has managed to keep her private life out of it.

Helen Skelton has shared a glimpse into her summer break ahead of taking to the ballroom this autumn The Countryfile star showed off her toned and tanned body as she donned a swimsuit during a trip to the Lake District on Monday (August 30).

Kerry Katona has taken a swipe at the line-up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing, saying: "I haven’t heard of any of them!" The 41 year old reacted to the line-up of this year's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, which she starred on last year. Speaking about the new batch of stars taking on the challenge, Kerry wrote in her column: "The Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins line-up is one of the best I’ve ever seen.

Giovanni Pernice has given fans a glimpse at his childhood as he recreated a photo taken 20 years ago. The Strictly Come Dancing star is currently busy preparing for the upcoming 20th series of the BBC One dance contest.

A STRICTLY Come Dancing legend looked unrecognisable in a throwback from 20 years ago. The star shared the photo on their Instagram story, comparing it with one of them taken two decades later. Giovanni Pernice wore the same outfit of blue shorts and a yellow belt bag in the "now" photo - with both appearing to have been taken during holidays.

TONY Adams has revealed he turned down Strictly Come Dancing six years ago as he thought it would ruin his chances as a football manager. The Arsenal legend went on to manage a string of football teams after retiring from the pitch.