Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni and Jowita split…

Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni and Jowita split weeks after publicly confirming romance

It is reported that Strictly Come Dancing power couple Giovanni Pernice and Jowita Przystal have went their separate ways.

The two had a budding friendship turned romance during last year's season of the BBC big hitter, but have now allegedly left their relationship behind through 'hectic work schedules'.

It was revealed at the turn of 2023 that the two had been 'secretly dating' in the weeks following the Strictly final - which saw Jowita capture the coveted Glitterball Trophy with dance partner Hamza Yassin.

The Mirror reports that the pair were snapped holding hands and looking every inch the happy couple, with onlookers noting they looked very comfortable in each other's company, but it seems the budding relationship is already over. A source close to the former couple said: "Giovanni and Jowita enjoyed a number of dates after the last series of Strictly and they got on really well.

"But as time has passed they have found it increasingly difficult to build on their relationship because of their hectic work schedules."

Speaking to The Sun, the insider added how Giovanni is on tour for the next five months and the two Strictly professionals have struggled to find time for each other. Jowita is currently on tour with Hamza and the rest of the Strictly gang, while Giovanni is keeping busy taking his own one man show across the country.

Jowita Przystal won last year's series of Strictly Come Dancing with Hamza Yassin (REX/Shutterstock)

Made in Italy, which began in January and runs until May - will be brought to a close at Tubridge Wells' Assembly Hall Theatre. The source went on to claim Giovanni and Jowita will remain good pals despite their romance not working out - adding how 'it's just shame' things couldn't be different.

Giovanni and Jowita all but confirmed their romance as they were papped for the first time leaving the Italian's gaffe in Notting Hill after seemingly spending the night together at the start of this year. The former couple first sparked rumours they were more than friends when Strictly crew members reportedly caught the two dancers kissing backstage on the BBC show.

Both stars kept quiet about their romance and managed to keep things under wraps for a while, before being snapped attending a mutual pal's birthday party together over the festive period.

Giovanni has previously dated former Love Island star Maura Higgins, Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote and Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts.

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