Axed Strictly star Giovanni Pernice kisses celeb partner on spin-off show

by · Wales Online

It seems Giovanni Pernice's latest performance on Ballando con le Stelle, the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing, turned up the heat.

The 34-year-old dancer is currently competing with actress and singer Bianca Guaccero. Speculation about a budding romance has been swirling since the duo posted a cosy social media video, prompting fans to dub them a "good-looking couple" and urging others to vote for them.

Their chemistry was palpable during a recent Rumba routine as Bianca began the dance alone atop a box, with Giovanni initially positioned behind her, facing away.

Clad in a red and black lace silk dress reminiscent of a nightgown, Bianca approached Giovanni as their dance commenced.

The former Strictly pro has sparked rumours of a romance with his dance partner

At the end of their routine, Giovanni turned Bianca towards him and planted a passionate kiss on her lips.

The pair exchanged smiles which caused a huge round of applause from the audience, reports Birmingham Live.

A slight wardrobe mishap occurred when Bianca's dress strap snapped as she walked towards the box before the kiss.

Post-performance, she was seen clutching her dress to prevent any further slips while taking a bow, until someone rushed onstage to assist just in time for the judges' comments.

The celebrity has a wardrobe mishap as her dress broke at the end of their routine(Image: YOUTUIBE/RAI1)

One of the judges pointed out that there was more than one kiss in their routine, noting that the final one wasn't the only intimate moment.

Their Rumba performance garnered a commendable score of 45 out of a possible 50. Bianca took to social media to share a snippet of their dance, expressing her excitement: "What a thrill last night... Our hearts were beating so fast from the beginning to the end of the performance.

"I would have wanted you there in the middle, my friends [heart emoji]. Thank you for all the support you have given us. I love you so much See you next Saturday!"

Giovanni and his celebrity partner shared a steamy kiss during their routine(Image: YOUTUIBE/RAI1)

Earlier this year, Giovanni revealed his new venture into the Italian dance scene after parting ways with Strictly Come Dancing amid unproven claims made by his ex-partner Amanda Abbington, which he has refuted.

When he broke the news on Instagram, he expressed to his fans: "I'm excited because finally, I'm back on the dance floor and hopefully, I will create some new magic on the dance floor."