Strictly fans spot Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling-Ellis’ lucky charm as the couple score the highest mark
Strictly fans have noticed Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling-Ellis' lucky charm as they score the highest mark possible.
Strictly Come Dancing fans have picked up on Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling-Ellis' lucky charm as speculation continues as to whether Rose and Giovanni are a couple in real life too.
The EastEnders actress and her Italian professional dance partner scored a clean 40/40 by getting the first four 10s of the series in week 6. Which is also the earliest four 10s in Strictly history.
And unlike other contestants, Rose is the show's first-ever deaf dancer - with her partner Giovanni Pernice learning sign language to help communicate the routine with her.
But it's Giovanni, who split from his girlfriend Maura Higgins in the latest Strictly Curse, coincidentally has a lucky charm for him and Rose and fans have made the connection.
One fan tweeted, 'Have we ever acknowledged that Gio has a rose tattoo on his hand?! Don’t know why that comes to my mind now. I just love a good fun fact. #strictly'
Obviously, Giovanni didn't know Rose at the time he had the tattoo done but could it be fate - or a sign that they were destined to dance together?
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With fans asking is Giovanni Pernice in a relationship?
Giovanni got the new inking back in 2020 when he described it as his "new baby" and it was an early 30th birthday present from his former dance partner Michelle Visage who starred in the 2019 series of the BBC One show.
As he posted on Instagram, a large rose tattoo was visible on the back of his hand as he rested his chin.
'Welcome to my new baby!!!'
Praising the tattoo artist who created his inking, he went on to say, 'Incredible job by @mileslangford... You mate are a star!!'
The Latin and ballroom dancer added, 'And thank you to my amazing friend and partner in crime @michellevisage for the early bday present. Love ya!!!'
Meanwhile, another ran previously commented, 'Do u ever see old pics of Gio before his rose tattoo and think his hand looks naked.'
And with Giovanni now competing in Strictly Come Dancing 2021 with Rose Ayling-Ellis, the inking couldn't be more fitting.
It comes after Giovanni and Rose's dance earlier in the contest was a nod to his ex Maura.
The couple wowed judges this weekend with their twisted Tango dance to Ed Sheeran's hit Shivers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQXLfy7giuw
And you can watch Strictly Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling-Ellis' reaction to the scores in the clip below...
And Giovanni isn't the only one with a rose tattoo, Strictly's former It Takes Two presenter Zoe Ball got a rose inking but for a heartbreaking reason.
Let's hope Giovanni's rose tattoo continues to bring him and Rose luck week after week.
Selina is a Senior Family Writer for GoodtoKnow and has more than 16 years years of experience. She specialises in royal family news, including the latest activities of Prince George, Charlotte, Louis, Archie and Lilibet. She also covers the latest government, health and charity advice for families. Selina graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2006 with a degree in Journalism, and gained her NCTJ and NCE qualifications. During her career, she’s also written for Woman, Woman's Own, Woman&Home, and Woman's Weekly as well as Heat magazine, Bang Showbiz - and the Scunthorpe Telegraph. When she's not covering family news, you can find her exploring new countryside walking routes, catching up with friends over good food, or making memories (including award-winning scarecrows!)
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