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They won the hearts of the nation, and Strictly Come Dancing champ Giovanni Pernice will have another reason why he will never forget winning the dancing competition. The professional dancer, 31, showed off a new tattoo to permanently honour lifting the coveted Glitterball trophy with EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis in December 2021. Giovanni has a plethora of tats and posted his latest artwork in an Instagram story to his ever-growing following of fans.

Giovanni Pernice has made the ultimate commitment to Rose Ayling-Ellis after getting a tattoo inspired by their historic Strictly win.READ: Giovanni Pernice's touching gesture to Rose Ayling-Ellis after Strictly win revealedThe professional dancer unveiled his tribute to Rose and their time in the competition on his Instagram Stories on Saturday morning, showing off his freshly-inked wrist. The intricate tattoo features a Glitterball trophy with 'SCD' written through it and two shining stars on either side.WATCH: Giovanni Pernice gushes about reuniting with Rose Ayling-Ellis Written underneath is the date, "18-12-2021", which represents the show's final when Giovanni and Rose were crowned the 2021 winners.Giovanni captioned the clip by tagging Rose's Instagram handle alongside the words, "Welcome home!" He also had Queen's hit song We Are The Champions looped in the background, and gave a shout-out to his tattoo artist, Miles Langford from The London Social in Soho.MORE: Giovanni Pernice kisses Strictly partner Rose Ayling-Ellis in must-see videoMORE: Giovanni Pernice says the sweetest thing about dancing with Rose Ayling-Ellis againRose, who made Strictly history by becoming the first deaf contestant to take part in the show and then go on to win it, has yet to publicly comment on Giovanni's touching tribute.

Instagram this morning to post a photo of his latest tattoo.The professional dancer is currently on tour with the Strictly Come Dancing live show, and marked the occasion with a touching tribute.Sharing an image of his forearm, Giovanni revealed he’d got a new tattoo on his wrist.This was to mark him winning the 2021 Strictly series with Rose back in December.The simple tattoo features the Strictly Glitterball trophy with “SCD” written through it.Then underneath it features the date of the show’s final on December 18.He wrote in a caption alongside the image: “We are the champions, we are the champions”.Giovanni also tagged Rose in the post as well as penning: “Welcome home!”The dancer shared who his tattoo artist was as he mentioned Miles Langford in his story.Miles is a London-based artist at The London Social in Soho.Rose and Giovanni have been dancing alongside their fellow Strictly stars on the show’s tour.The pair recently shared a sweet message about how excited they are to be dancing together again.In a video earlier this week, Giovanni said: “It's nice to dance with you again.”Rose then added: “Yeah, it's lovely to dance again and it brings back happy memories.”Giovanni then cheekily scolded Rose to get back to practise.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has been flooded with comments as she shared an update from the Strictly Come Dancing live tour.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice are continuing with their winning streak after they were crowned the winners on the first night of the live tour.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice spark reaction with near kiss during rehearsalsTaking to Instagram Stories after the launch night on Thursday, the professional dancer and EastEnders actress were in high spirits and couldn't contain their excitement - with Giovanni planting a sweet kiss on Rose's cheek.WATCH: Giovanni Pernice kisses Strictly partner Rose Ayling-Ellis"Hello. We've just done our very first show, and… we won it! Yes! I want to say thank you to the Birmingham people," 27-year-old Rose remarked, while Giovanni added: "It's so nice to be back and perform in front of the live audience finally after two years.

Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball trophy for the first time last year with Rose Ayling-Ellis, 27.The pair won over viewers, who were also delighted to see their reunion for the Strictly tour.The pair were loved by fans for their natural chemistry, after constantly praising each other throughout the show.Taking to the Strictly dance floor in Birmingham for the Strictly 2022 Live Tour, the pair beamed at each other as they took part in a dress run and photoshoot.Rose made sure all eyes were on her as she stunned in a gold feathered jumpsuit.The sparkles shimmered while feathers decorated her legs and arms.She styled her brunette tresses in elegant waves that fell past her shoulders.Giovanni, meanwhile, wore a smart black trouser and a spotted mesh top with a sparkled collar.The pair looked delighted to be back together as they locked eyes while Rose wrapped her leg around Giovanni.Giovanni posted an update on the pair on his Instagram yesterday in view of his 794,000 followers before the dress run.Rose said as she stood behind Giovanni: "So yeah, the dress run thing is going very well."Giovanni replied abruptly: "It's not a dress run ‘thing’. It's a dress run."So yeah, the dress run is going very well.

Strictly Come Dancing tour.The EastEnders actress recently made history as the first deaf contestant to win the BBC show.The 27-year-old is currently paired with Giovanni, 31, for when the tour begins on Thursday.However, the Strictly winner was spotted dancing with her co-star John Whaite today.The Strictly tour host Janette Manrara joked the cast had "gone mad" after members of the group swapped their dance partners.Tilly Ramsay, who will be partnered with Nikita Kuzmin, started practising the Waltz with Johannes Radebe's partner John Whaite.Then Maisie Smith, who is paired up with Kai Widdrington, danced with The Wanted's Max George, whose pro dance partner is Katya Jones.In a candid clip, a confused Janette commented: "What is actually happening? The couples have all gone mad.They've all swapped around."It's the craziest partner swap ever."The eagerly-awaited tour starts kicks off in Birmingham on Thursday after which Strictly fans all over the country will be able to watch their favourite stars in action.The cheeky Strictly swap comes just days after Giovanni joked that Rose had "pulled out of the tour".The Italian-born dancer took to the picture-sharing site and cleared up the claims in a candid clip at the weekend.In view of his 792,000 followers, Giovanni could be seen sitting on a coach as he spoke into his camera phone.He began: "Good morning lovely people. Just a quick message to clarify all the rumours that are going around at the moment.Lorraine Kelly sends support to David Baddiel over family heartbreak[LATEST]Eamonn Holmes speaks out about replacing Simon McCoy on GB News[TV]Deborah James in cancer update after being 'rushed' into surgery[HEALTH]"Yes, it's true.

Strictly Come Dancing 2021.It looks like Giovanni's work ethic paid off, as they sailed straight to the top, winning last year's Glitterball trophy.The win made Rose the first ever deaf contestant to become the show's champion.However, John was all too aware of the challenges her partner's fierce work ethic had caused her and wanted to reciprocate by working Giovanni equally hard when it came to gym sessions.Giovanni had chosen John to assist him with all things keep-fit as he pledged to improve his stamina during the Strictly tour rehearsals.Now, according to an Instagram post, it seems as though it's payback time.The slide featured a struggling Giovanni on the ground, appearing to half-laugh and half-grimace from all the exertion.The caption read: "@rose.a.e I did this for you babe #revenge @giovannipernice."Meanwhile, referring to John, Giovanni had bragged: "Just so you know that by the end of the tour, I'm going to look like this guy."He's training me, today is the first day – he's got some muscle hasn't he?"The Strictly Come Dancing UK arena tour kicks off tomorrow and will last close to a month with 33 dates.Meanwhile, John made his loyalty to Rose's struggle as a deaf woman only too clear when he earnestly declared that, if it hadn't been for changes in society for the better, she might not have had any kind of job at all."I was chatting to Rose on the day of the final in rehearsals and she made it quite clear that 20 years ago, a girl like her wouldn't have even had a job," he revealed during an interview on Good Morning Britain."That's how far we've come and that's how amazing she is to have broken down so many boundaries."So she, for me, is the worthy winner and I knew she was going to win it from the very

Rose Ayling-Ellis has ditched her usual dancing partner Giovanni Pernice for someone else.

Rose Ayling-Ellis was seen swapping her winning partner Giovanni Pernice for another dancing during rehearsals for the Strictly Come Dancing tour. EastEnders actress Rose, 27, won the hearts of Strictly winners and the Glitterball trophy in the latest series of the BBC programme. Despite her success with Italian dancer Giovanni, 31, Rose was spotted dancing with another partner ahead of the launch of the tour on Thursday 20 January.

Giovanni Pernice has enlisted John Whaite's help in order to get him into shape - and the TV presenter certainly put the professional dancer through his paces.READ: Nadiya Bychkova splits from fiancé Matija after long-distance relationship - reportAfter hitting the gym together during the Strictly Come Dancing tour rehearsals, John took to his Instagram Stories to reveal he didn't go easy on Giovanni and used the opportunity as payback for all his tough training sessions with fellow competitor Rose Ayling-Ellis.WATCH: John Whaite makes Giovanni Pernice sufferSharing a snap of the pro dancer on the floor after breaking a sweat, John remarked: "rose.a.e I did this for you babe #revenge @giovannipernice."MORE: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis details frustration over her language's 'lack of respect'SEE: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice pictured in never-before-seen backstage photosGiovanni had told his fans: "Just so you know that by the end of the tour, I'm going to look like this guy [John]. He's training me, today is the first day – he's got some muscle hasn't he?"The stars are currently preparing for the Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Arena Tour, which kicks off on Thursday and ends on the 13 February.

Tracee Ellis Ross has shared a heartfelt message following the tragic death of former Vogue creative director André Leon Talley, at the age of 73.MORE: Does Tracee Ellis Ross have a partner? All we knowFollowing André's passing on Tuesday night, Tracee was one of the many famous faces to pay tribute to him.Taking to Instagram, the Black-ish star shared a number of photos of André from over the years.VIDEO: Tracee Ellis Ross showcases her bold hair transformation She wrote alongside them: "André Leon Talley. You were grand and glamorous, complex and marvelous.MORE: Why is Black-ish ending after season eight?MORE: Black-ish fans all saying same thing after Michelle Obama joins Tracee Ellis Ross in season 8 premiere"Capes, caftans and style.

Rose Ayling-Ellis is continuing to break barriers as she urges government officials to give sign language a legal status in England.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice's partnership sparks tour to make this big changeHer recent win on Strictly Come Dancing with dance partner Giovanni Pernice has gone down in history, highlighting the needs and awareness for the deaf community.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis reveals family hardship after Strictly winSpeaking about the positivity surrounding her profile, the EastEnders actress told The Big Issue: "I am ambitious to make a difference. I feel like there's so many barriers out there that need to be broken.

Giovanni Pernice almost left fans crushed after he addressed 'rumours' about his dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis.

Strictly Come Dancing’s first ever deaf contestant, going on to win the show’s coveted Glitterball Trophy. Now Rose is continuing to raise awareness about the issues members of the deaf community are faced with.She is supporting a private members' bill in parliament which is seeking to make British Sign Language (BSL) an official language in the UK.Rose said the language not being recognised was “really sad” and shows that the deaf community “don't get the respect we deserve”.The Strictly champion emphasised the richness and diversity of the language, which she branded “beautiful”.In an interview with the Big Issue yesterday, Rose explained: “I'm backing it because this is my language.“The fact that my country doesn't see it that way is really sad and means we don't get the respect we deserve and the language deserves.“BSL is not an official language, legally, in this country.“Which is outrageous.

Karren Brady wades into Queen's 'excruciating' dilemma[LATEST]Tamzin Outhwaite's boyfriend rushed to hospital for emergency surgery[HEALTH]Alison Hammond 'embarrassed' over dad's 'drug smuggling'[ADMISSION]The EastEnders actress also shared Giovanni's video clip, in view of her 537,000 followers.Rose, who won Strictly last year, is scheduled to be taking part in the 2022 tour alongside baker John Whaite and Johannes Radebe, presenter Rhys Stephenson and Nancy Xu, chef Tilly Ramsay and Nikita Kuzmin, and Dragons' Den investor Sara Davies and Aljaz Skorjanec.Max George from boyband The Wanted is also set to take part in the tour with professional dancer Katya Jones.He was a contestant on the show back in 2020.It's been reported that professional dancers Neil Jones, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal and Amy Dowden will also be joining the tour.Judges confirmed to be on the panel are Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood.Rose made history after being the first deaf contestant to lift the Glitterball Trophy.

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Strictly Come Dancing 2021 winner Rose Ayling-Ellis took to social media to show off her dance moves while spending time with her family over Christmas.

Rose Ayling-Ellis, 27, took to Instagram this evening to share a sweet snap of her spending some family time following her success in the popular BBC show.

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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.