Giovanni Pernice has revealed he is learning sign language in order to communicate more effectively with his Strictly Come Dancing partner Rose Ayling-Ellis, the show’s first deaf contestant.
The dancing professional, 31, delighted fans as he made the announcement during Sunday’s episode of the BBC One favourite.
After being sent through to next week’s installment, presenter Claudia Winkleman commented, ‘Giovanni you have been learning so much signing.
Kind: Giovanni Pernice has revealed he is learning sign language in order to communicate more effectively with his Strictly Come Dancing partner Rose Ayling-Ellis, the show’s first deaf contestant
‘Can you give us a taste please?’ she teased.
The EastEnders star, 26, leaped at the opportunity as she began quizzing the choreographer on words, ‘commitment, focus, quick, slow, improvement, and shockingly horrible.’
Showing her hilarious sense of humour, she added ‘And very rarely, “Well done,”‘ before the trio burst into laughter.
Talented: Rose and Giovanni were the first couple to dance on the night and performed the Cha Cha Cha to Raspberry Beret by Prince
Team: The EastEnders star, 26, began quizzing the choreographer on words, ‘commitment, focus, quick, slow, improvement, and shockingly horrible’
Adorable: Claudia (left) concluded, ‘You’re both fantastic, well done!’ before the pair hurried off to celebrate their victory
Claudia concluded, ‘You’re both fantastic, well done!’ before the pair hurried off to celebrate their victory.
Viewers couldn’t contain their delight by the news, rushing to Twitter to share their elation regarding Giovanni’s latest venture.
‘Giovanni learning sigh language & deaf awareness for rose is the cutest thing ever i’m so glad they’re paired together. I love the connection between Rose and Giovanni,’ one wrote.
‘Love these two, their dancing & amazing chemistry! Plus, the bond that Giovanni has made with Rose to learn sign language is so inspiring.
Determined: The dancing professional, 31, delighted fans as he made the announcement during Sunday’s episode of the BBC One favourite (pictured in 2019)
Celebrating! The pair have been sent through to next week’s installment (pictured in 2021)
‘Also can we just appreciate their outfits this week #BBCStrictly #favecouple #raspberryberetRoseWoman,’ another commented.
‘Giovanni is making such an effort with Rose. God bless them,’ a third penned.
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