Giovanni Pernice “doesn’t have time for romance” as he wants to concentrate on winning Strictly Come Dancing, a source has told OK!
It was reported that the 31 year old professional dancer was secretly dating Made in Chelsea's Verity Bowditch following his romance with Love Island star Maura Higgins.
However, he has since denied the rumours, admitting he “didn’t know anything about it”. Instead, he’s putting his focus into the BBC dancing competition – and is hoping to win alongside his partner, EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis. “Giovanni doesn’t have time for a serious new romance,” our source said. “He’s putting absolutely everything into Strictly and winning the show and he doesn’t want any distractions.
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