Strictly Come Dancing winners Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling-Ellis were reunited for a new TV show, much to fans' delight.
Giovanni and Strictly judge Anton Du Beke explore their bromance for a three-part BBC One series called Anton & Giovanni's Adventures in Sicily. The first episode, which aired on Tuesday (March 21), saw the pair start their journey in the port town of Sciacca.
They took in the Greek architecture, tried octopus fishing and joined in at a tango festival, where they had an opportunity to show off some of their famous footwork. Giovanna then treated fans to a sneak-peak ahead of the show's second episode, which goes out at 9pm tonight (Tuesday March 28).
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The dancer posted a pair of photos to Instagram of himself and Anton posing with Eastenders actress Rose. Giovanni captioned the post: "Tonight 9 pm on @bbcone and @bbciplayer our second episode and bonus ..@rose.a.e was with us this time too" with a heart-eye emoji.
Friends and fans were excited for the reunion, with some demanding to see more of the Strictly Come Dancing champions. Professional dancer Gorka Marquez enthused: "Can't wait!!!" with a heart-eye emoji.
@spiritoffreedom1 commented: "Gio you and rose should be together always loved the programme " with three heart emojis and @cris_kimo__ added: "Rose between two thorns". @Jenniferaliceevans said: "The very best of TV entertainment..The 3 of you are amazing..Love very single minute..Thank you.." while @crostoncarol added: "Loved it more please guys".
@thelessers added: "Loved this programme watched all 3, just a joy to watch. Hope there will be more travel programmes" and @bartonsharmin typed: "What lovely photos of you three. I look forward to seeing what trouble you got up to!! Rose hope you put them in their places!"
Rose and Giovanni were crowned Strictly Come Dancing champions in 2021. Rose, the show's first deaf contestant, lifted the famous Glitterball after a close-fought contest with former Bake Off winner John Whaite and his pro dance partner Johannes Radebe who made history as Strictly's first all-male pairing.
This series was hailed the 'best series yet' of the BBC dance contest in its 17 year history. As they went to lift the trophy Giovanni paid tribute to his dance partner who told him he would always have a piece of her heart.
"Thank you to this beautiful young lady who has made all my dreams come true," he said.
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