Giovanni Pernice and dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis looked closer than ever after dancing for the Strictly Come Dancing tour - sparking new romance rumours.
The two looked cosy as they were photographed at a hotel lobby in Birmingham.
The Italian born performer and the Eastenders actress - who won Strictly together and made history as Rose was first-ever deaf contestant in the show - were pictured snuggling up.
Their faces were close and at one point Giovanni put his hand on Rose's neck.
Rose who wore a pink jumper and tracksuit bottoms, also put her arm around Giovanni's waist before the two strolled off together.
A relaxed looking Giovanni who wore a cap and white hooded jumper with black joggy bottoms also had his hand on Rose's upper body and moved it to her middle.
Giovanni split up with Love Island's Maura Higgins and has been close with Rose throughout the dancing contest.
He even got a tattoo of a Glitterball trophy and the date of his and Rose's win on his arm.
He wrote on social media: "We are the champions, we are the champions Rose."
"You became the best dancer, the best teammate. You are a dream Rose, thank you for everything."
His closeness to Rose comes after Maisie Smith was seen snuggled with Kai Widdrington at a hotel following rehearsals and at a group dinner.
Nadiya Bychkova was also spotted with Kai outside a Leeds hotel following Nadiya's split from Slovenian footballer Matija Skarabot.
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