Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose Ayling-Ellis had an emotional message for pro partner Giovanni Pernice after the show's live tour came to an end, thanking him for 'telling her story.'
After winning the Glitterball trophy before Christmas , Rose and Giovanni have been back on the dancefloor with other Strictly stars to play to packed crowds all over the country.
Taking their winning streak from the ballroom to arenas, the reigning champions won an incredible 31 out of a possible 33 shows.
Their only two defeats came on night one in Newcastle, when Sara and Aljaz won the public vote and in Manchester, when the first matinee was won by John and Johannes, the couple who finished second to them in December.
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The tour saw Rose and Giovanni reprise their poignant Couple's Choice routine, which saw them dance to 10 seconds of complete silence in support of the deaf community.
Reflecting on her whole Strictly journey, EastEnders star Rose took to Instagram to post photos of her and Giovanni and wrote: "Six months ago, I didn't have a clue what I signed up for and to be honest I was terrified. Now, I know for sure that it was the best decision I have ever made, what a crazy ride and life changing experience it has been.
Opening up on her relationship with Giovanni, Rose continued: " @giovannipernice, I am so grateful that you were part of my strictly journey. Thank you for telling my story and showing everyone who I am.
"Our friendship is so special and lasting for sure."
Teasing what's coming next for her, Rose added: "Now I am home, in my safe space with some calmness after the whirlwind that was strictly. I feel myself heading off to new adventures and I can't wait to see what happen next. But I will never forget everything that strictly has given me."
In another tribute to Giovanni, Rose ended the post with words: "Thank you, thank you, thank you," in a nod to his reaction every time they were voted through by the public on Strictly.
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