Giovanni Pernice has sparked romance rumours on the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing with his celebrity partner Bianca Guaccero.
The professional, 34, is currently starring on Ballando con le Stelle after leaving the UK version of the show amid a misconduct probe.
After sharing a cosy video with his partner over the weekend, fans of the show praised the ‘good looking couple’ and ‘hoped they’d fall in love.’
In the clip, uploaded to Instagram, Bianca sat on Giovanni’s knee as they urged the public to vote for them on the show.
Sharing their thoughts in the comments, fans wrote: ‘Am I the only one who ship them even in private life?’; ‘You are a wonderful couple.’
Giovanni Pernice has sparked romance rumours on the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing with his celebrity partner Bianca Guaccero
The professional, 34, is currently starring on Ballando con le Stelle after leaving the UK version of the show amid a misconduct probe
Others added: ‘Rooting for them only couple off the dance floor … lets hope they fall in love’; ‘They look so cute together! They would make a good looking couple… who knows?!’; ‘A new couple has been born. Dear Bianca, he might be the right man for you.’
Giovanni and Bianca captioned the post: ‘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 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!!️’
On Monday, Giovanni confirmed he is returning to UK television.
The professional dancer left the BBC’s Strictly after his former celebrity partner Amanda Abbington complained about his behaviour.
But now he has joined BBC rivals Channel Four for their new series of Celebrity Hunted, according to The Sun.
The show was filmed back in 2022, but bosses shelved it after Sherlock star Amanda accused him of bullying.
At first the show execs considered just cutting his scenes from the series but decided on rescheduling the show for January 2025.
After sharing a cosy video with his partner over the weekend, fans of the show praised the ‘good looking couple’ and ‘hoped they’d fall in love’
Sharing their thoughts in the comments, fans wrote: ‘Am I the only one who ship them even in private life?’; ‘You are a wonderful couple’
The professional dancer left the BBC show after his former celebrity partner Amanda Abbington complained about his behaviour
The BBC cleared the Sicilian of ten out of 16 allegations when its probe concluded in September.
Six of the claims were upheld, some included bullying and harassment, which prompted an apology from BBC bosses.
A TV source told The Sun: ‘It was absolutely right to shelve Hunted while the BBC took the time to unravel the claims against Giovanni.
‘It was filmed in 2022 and due to screen last year, but will now air in early 2025.’
The BBC report cleared Giovanni of violence, physical abuse, threats and intimidation.
But the investigation did find moments of ‘inappropriate behaviour of sexual banter in the workplace’.
It was said that Giovanni also used swear words and ‘belittling, dismissive and insulting’ language.
Giovanni will be seen on Celebrity Hunted alongside his 2022 dance partner, Radio 2’s Richie Anderson.
But on Monday, Giovanni confirmed he is returning to UK television as he has joined BBC rivals Channel Four for their new series Celebrity Hunted, according to The Sun
Richie opted to keep silent during the investigation and unfollowed him online.
Celebrities taking part in the next series, as reported by The Sun newspaper, are: Strictly Come Dancing professionals Giovanni and Kai Widdrington, Loose Women’s Denise Welch and husband Lincoln, EastEnders Danielle Harold and Coronation Street’s Kimberley Hart-Simpson plus Christine McGuiness and Duncan James.
The show will see the celebrities turn into a fugitive.
If they can successfully outrun the elite team of hunters for 21 days, they will win £100,000 for charity.
