Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice mark special achievement while on tour

Rose Ayling-Ellis has shared a gushing tribute to her time on Strictly Come Dancing after being made champion for a second time.

Giovanni Pernice marked the end of his Strictly journey with a touching tribute to dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis on Instagram. The duo completed the final leg of the live tour together and, after the final show on Sunday 13 February at London's O2 Arena, the Italian declared his love for his inspirational friend. The 31 year old acknowledged their success in both Strictly shows, writing, "SCD champion (tick), SCD live tour champion (tick)" before his sweet announcement.

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2022 wrap party. Last year’s winner was pictured kissing her good friend dancer Luba Mushtuk as they left the event.Rose opted for a flower print crop top, while Luba was seen wearing an all black ensemble.The pair looked fabulous as they shared a smooch together and walked hand in hand as they left London's O2 Arena.Rose and Luba had been performing together during the tour, which started after Rose and her dance partner, Giovanni Pernice, won Strictly in December.The actress took to Instagram yesterday to reflect on her Strictly journey and thank Giovanni for “telling her story”.She also thanked fans for showing the pair their support in a lengthy message shared with her 548,000 followers.Rose penned: “Six months ago, I didn't have a clue what I signed up for and to be honest I was terrified.“Now, I know for sure that it was the best decision I have ever made, what a crazy ride and life changing experience it has been.“@giovannipernice , I am so grateful that you were part of my strictly journey.“Thank you for telling my story and showing everyone who I am.

Rose Ayling-Ellis attended the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2022 wrap party with the fellow cast members, including close pal Luba Mushtuk.

Giovanni Pernice makes fans cry after he shared an emotional message to his Strictly Come Dancing partner Rose Ayling-Ellis.The professional dancer told the deaf EastEnders actress in a gushing Instagram post that he loves her.The pair lifted the BBC's shows Glitterball trophy together before Christmas after beating Bake Off star John Whaite.The 32-year-old dancer gushed over his partner for "the best six months of his life" as he shared a throwback snap of the competition.He penned: "The end of our Strictly journey but the beginning of an eternal friendship!! I love you @rose.a.e. THANK YOU for the best 6 months of my life."Fans were quick to rush to the comments to praise Rose for helping Giovanni realise what "true love" is.One said: "I love that she's changed your life and opened your eyes to real love.

STRICTLY Come Dancing's Rose Ayling-Ellis looked all partied out as she headed home from a night on the town with friends. The former EastEnders star had been attending the wrap party at a London hotel after the final Strictly tour performance on Sunday night. Actress Rose, 27, appeared worse for wear as she linked arms with pals following the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2022 wrap party.

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Strictly Come Dancing co-stars Rose Ayling-Ellis, Tilly Ramsay, Sara Davies, Rhys Stephenson and Maisie Smith have been making the most of their downtime from the Strictly tour by enjoying a hot tub boat ride on the River Thames.The gang are wrapping up the last leg of shows at London’s O2 Arena with final performances today and tomorrow.Celebrating more than four weeks on the road, John shared clips of the group sailing along the Thames in sailor hats as they relaxed in the warm water.In view of his 310,000 followers, John panned the camera around the Strictly cast as they all sang along to tracks by Kelly Clarkson and Miley Cyrus.Each of them beamed at the camera and John and Rose blew kisses.In the background of one of the clips John joked that the boat was so hot they “should have brought a couple of steaks”.Tilly also shared some footage of the Strictly stars singing along to Fight For This Love by Cheryl.John was in his element and danced along to the track as Tilly captioned the clip: “John living his best life.”It comes after John almost had to pull out of the tour after a Covid scare.He tested positive on a lateral flow test last weekend and had to miss two performaces at Glasgow's OVO Hydro Arena.Thankfully, a PCR test came back negative and he was able to get back on the stage with partner, Johannes Radebe.Sharing the good news on Instagram, John wrote: "PCR came back negative so I'll be back on stage in Glasgow tonight."John and Johannes ended their Strictly Come Dancing journey in second place, losing out to Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice.Rose and Giovanni have marked a huge milestone this week following a win at the Broadcast Awards.They won the Timeline Moment of the Year for their incredible

Strictly's latest series.Though the pair were not in attendance, seeing as they're still on the nationwide Strictly Come Dancing tour, they've since reacted to their prize in separate Instagram posts.In view of his 799,000 followers, the ballroom dancer wrote: "Another incredible achievement for us @rose.a.e and our amazing @bbcstrictly family!! "We love you."Meanwhile, Rose expressed her gratitude on her Instagram Story. A post shared by (@giovannipernice)"Thank you!!!" she penned. "This is so exciting."The former EastEnders actress took home the Glitterball Trophy back in December after beating Bake Off star John Whaite in December's exciting final.And by January 20, Giovanni and Rose were reunited when the Strictly Come Dancing tour commenced with its first set of shows at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. At the time, the pair were snapped enjoying each other's company as they made their way out of the venue together.Giovanni kept his hand over Rose's shoulder while conversing with onlookers before exiting the building while the TV star seemed in good spirits with a beaming smile on her face.Given their sizzling chemistry on Strictly, many fans assumed that the dancing duo was romantically involved with one another. But Rose is very much still in a relationship with her longtime boyfriend, Samuel Arnold, who she has been with for seven years.Since his split from Love Island star Maura Higgins in October, Giovanni is said to have remained single. However, earlier this week, he was alleged to have shared a kiss with TV actress Emily Atack following a night out at a Brit Awards afterparty in London. Sources told The Sun: "Giovanni and Emily were snogging the faces off each other."Their hands were everywhere, and they

Strictly Come Dancing pro was caught kissing the blonde beauty at a BRIT Awards afterparty on Tuesday.Though there have been no photos of the alleged incident, onlookers claimed the two openly embraced each other before locking lips.To their fans, Giovanni and Emily have been nothing more than close pals, who were famously snapped sharing a taxi together back in November 2017 as they exited Soho House in London.Speaking of the pair's closeness at the afterparty earlier this week, an eyewitness told the The Sun: "Giovanni and Emily were snogging the faces off each other."Their hands were everywhere, and they were absolutely loving it."Express.co.uk has contacted Giovanni for comment on the allegations.Taking to his Instagram in what appeared to be an attempt to dispel the rumour, the Italian-born dancer posted a cryptic message which seemed to apply there was no truth to claims of a romance between him and Emily.On Thursday, Giovanni took to his Instagram Story and posted a Memoji of himself crying with laughter.The caption included lyrics to ABBA's smash hit single Mamma Mia, Here I Go Again, which was heard playing in the background.Underneath the text, the 31-year-old included the words: "That is all".Giovanni has yet to address the claims officially.In October 2021, the Open Latin Dance Champion called it quits with Love Island star Maura Higgins after four months of dating.It was said that the relationship fell apart as Giovanni became fixated on winning the latest series of Strictly with his dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis.The pair took home the Glitterball trophy after beating Bake Off star John Whaite and his dance partner Johaness Radebe in the final.Giovanni addressed his split from the reality star in a

Giovanni Pernice has addressed reports he enjoyed a snog with Emily Atack at this week's Brit Awards. The Strictly Come Dancing champion, 31, was rumoured to have kissed actress Emily, 32, at a Brits afterparty on Tuesday night. However, the star appeared to downplay the rumours on his Instagram Story – with a little help from ABBA.

STRICTLY Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice has broken his silence after snogging Emily Atack at the Brits - with a song. The hunky 31-year-old couldn’t resist poking fun at his latest romantic situation, as he shared the Abba classic Mamma Mia, with the lyrics: "Mamma Mia here I go again.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has brushed off his alleged kiss with comedian Emily Atack after pictures resurfaced of the pair.Onlookers declared that the 31-year-old professional dancer was caught in an embrace with the actress at the BRIT Awards afterparty. Since the rumours about the Glitterball winner emerged, pictures of the pair enjoying a night out from five years ago have also been released.The pictures were snapped in November 2017 and show the pair sharing a taxi together as they left Soho House in London after a night out on the town.A witness said: “Giovanni and Emily were snogging the faces off each other.

Emily Atack and Strictly Come Dancing’s Giovanni Pernice are rumoured to have become very cosy after the Brit Awards this week and were apparently seen snogging – could we have a blossoming celebrity romance on our hands?The Inbetweeners star 32, and the Italian hunk, 31, were reportedly ‘all over each other’ after the awards ceremony, and in front of his Strictly co-stars, too.It’s reported the Strictly dancer, who didn’t attend the awards himself, had travelled down to London especially to party with the blonde actress at The Box and was keen to woo her.In the newly-revealed snap obtained by the MailOnline, the two stars can be seen together in the smoking area of the star-studded bash. A partygoer told the outlet: ‘Giovanni set his sights on Emily from the get-go.

Giovanni Pernice has laughed off the rumours that he is romantically involved with The Inbetweeners actress Emily Atack.MORE: Who is Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice dating?Taking to his Instagram Stories on Thursday, the Strictly Come Dancing star reacted to the reports by sharing a tears of joy memoji of himself. He also included Abba's famous Mamma Mia song, which featured the words, "Here we go again".WATCH: Giovanni Pernice kisses Strictly partner Rose Ayling-EllisThe social media post comes two days after he was allegedly seen getting close with the British actress.

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a BRIT Awards afterparty. The BBC Strictly Come Dancing pro and former Inbetweeners actress grew close on the night.

Emily Atack and Giovanni Pernice reportedly enjoyed a snog at the afterparty of the Brit Awards 2022 on Tuesday 8 February evening.The 32 year old stand up comedian and Strictly Come Dancing star, 31, are said to have been "all over each other" while at nightclub The Box in London – where Giovanni travelled to from Glasgow. An onlooker told The Sun: “Gio and Emily were snogging the faces off each other.Their hands were everywhere and they were absolutely loving it." They went on to describe how the professional dancer had "been following her around the club" and eventually joined the star on Maya Jama's private table. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

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Emily Atack and Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice reportedly snogged "the faces off each other" while at the BRIT Awards afterparty on Tuesday night.Emily, 32, and Giovanni, 31, were said to be very close after the awards ceremony which took place at the O2 Arena in London.According to the Mirror, professional dancer Giovanni travelled to London from Glasgow so he could party with the actress at The Box during the musical ceremony.The two TV stars could be seen together in the smoking area of the star-studded bash, in an image that has been obtained by the MailOnline.Emily was also seen leaving the BRIT Awards with Strictly's professional dancer Graziano Di Prima, 27 but is believed Giovanni wasn't in attendance at the ceremony itself.Seeing the pair together, an onlooker claimed to have told The Sun: "Gio and Emily were snogging the faces off each other. Their hands were everywhere and they were absolutely loving it."He had been following her around the club and joined her on Maya Jama’s private table.

Emily Atack enjoyed a steamy smooch with Strictly professional Giovanni Pernice during a raucous BRITs party, reports have claimed. It comes after MailOnline revealed on Tuesday that the lothario, 31, desperately tried to woo the TV presenter, 32, by gently caressing her face and holding her hand while partying together at London nightclub The Box on Tuesday. The pair were later seen kissing in the early hours of the morning, with party goers claiming that the they were 'all over each other', according to the Sun.