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Jessica Sansome

BBC Strictly fans say 'fairy tale is still alive' as Rose and Giovanni continue winning streak

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said the 'fairy tale is still alive' as Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice get another chance to dance together.

The dancing couple won over viewers of the BBC One dance contest during the 2021 series.

Their impressive routines and adorable partnership helped them sail all the way to December's final where they faced John Whaite and Johannes Radebe.

But it was Rose and Giovanni who emerged victorious and lifted the Glitterball trophy.

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And their winning streak is very much continuing.

The pair are currently enjoying life on the road as the Strictly juggernaut heads across the country to wow audiences.

They're performing alongside their co-stars including John, Sara Davies, Rhys Stephenson, Tilly Ramsay, and 2020 Strictly alumni Max George and Maisie Smith.

But it's Rose and Giovanni who are continuing to prove popular.

The EastEnders actress and Italian dancer won every single show of the tour during it's first stop at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham.

Rose and Giovanni are out on tour (PA)

Fans have been being kept updated on social media on the official S trictly Come Dancing Live Instagram account.

Sharing a stunning snap of Rose and Giovanni as they performed their joyful 'silent dance' routine, the caption read: " And the winners of the final performance in @utilitaarenabirmingham were...

"@rose.a.e and @giovannipernice! Congratulations!"

And fans were quickly flooding the post with comments

@alimcclelland1 said: "Pure perfection right there!!"

"6/6. Amazing. The fairy tale is still alive," @eunicebowes commented.

The pair won hearts during the 2021 series of Strictly (PA)

@chrisprince63 gushed: "They are simply the best ever!!!"

"These two are the dream couple!! Someone please give them their own show! They’d be incredible," @katetwinkle1 added.

Giovanni had fans all emotional over the weekend after he unveiled a special tribute in recognition of his and Rose's achievement.

He shared a snap on his Instagram Stories of his new tattoo which features the famous Glitterball trophy complete with the date the pair won the series.

The sparkling Glitterball has the letters SCD in the middle and December 18 2021 in numerical form.

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