GIOVANNI Pernice has sparked romance rumours with his Italian Strictly partner after the pair put on a cosy display in their latest Instagram video.

The professional dancer, 34, who quit the BBC show earlier this year, joined singer and TV presenter Bianca Guaccero, 43, for a bi-lingual post.

Giovanni Pernice has sparked romance rumours with Italian Strictly partner after she sat on his knee in cosy new video

The former BBC star put his hand on Bianca Guaccero’s shoulder to stop her falling off

Bianca, 43, flashed her rippling abs in a crop top

The pair have wowing fans on Ballando con le Stelle
The pair were drumming up support for the Italian dancing series, called Ballando con le Stelle, with Bianca sitting snug on Giovanni‘s knee as she opened up to her home-grown fans.

Giovanni – who previously scooped the BBC‘s Strictly Come Dancing title with Rose Ayling Ellis, 29 – was mindful of his English-speaking followers as he translated her words.

The Capri 3 star – who has opened up on the pair’s “rollercoaster rehearsals” – donned a black sports bra which flashed her abs with matching leggings, covering up in an Adidas sports jacket.

Giovanni, who was perched on a wicker chair surrounded with a romantic floral display, donned a black vest.

He made sure to keep an arm wrapped around Bianca to stop her becoming unstable.

In his caption, he wrote: “My friends!! Attention, attention.

“On all the social profiles of #BCLS (Facebook, Instagram and X) our voting cards have officially been released to support us in this episode!

Just put a like on each one to overcome this week together!!️

“You will find all the direct links on how to vote for us on my stories!!️”

Giovanni recently topped the leaderboard of his new series.

The pair were awarded the highest score of the night during the latest instalment, with three 10s, and two nines, totalling 48 overall.

Previously, a clip posted on the show’s Instagram page saw Giovanni and Bianca meeting up for the first time.

In the short video, the duo introduced themselves and even kissed each other on the cheek.

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Giovanni previously appeared as professional dancer on Strictly from 2015 to 2023.

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The findings of a probe into former his off-screen behaviour were published earlier this month.

The report upheld six out of 17 allegations against him.

The BBC has now apologised to Giovanni’s former show partner, actress Amanda Abbington, over the programme’s bullying scandal.

The investigation also found instances of Giovanni using swear words, “belittling” language and giving negative feedback.

Who is Bianca Guaccero?

BIANCA Guaccero has sparked romance rumours with Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovani Pernice – but who is she?

BIANCA is an Italian actress and singer and TV presenter.

She is 43, and was born in Bari, Italy.

She began her TV career at the age of 16 and is best-known for featuring in the Capri series.

Her first film was Terra Bruciata in 1999.
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The star is now partnered with former Strictly star Giovanni on Ballando con le Stelle.

The pair previously topped the leaderboard of the series, and were recently awarded the highest score of the night during the latest instalment.

They scooped three 10s, and two nines, totalling 48 overall.

In their short introductory video, the duo introduced themselves and even kissed each other on the cheek.

Yet it concluded the Italian was not abusive to the Sherlock star, did not make threats and was not intimidating.

Giovanni had always denied the claims.

He is now building back his career after the probe, and recently revealed a huge new UK job.

Giovanni was urging fans to support the pair as they progress through the show

Giovanni quit Strictly this year before the results of a misconduct probe were revealed