Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has gushed over his 'gorgeous night' with his former dance partner following his surprise exit from the
BBC One show. The dancer has been keeping busy and keeping his spirits up after being forced out of the dance competition. Giovanni had to leave the hit dance contest last week after his celebrity dance partner Amanda Abbington confirmed she couldn't continue. The
Actress pulled out of one of the live shows due to "medical reasons". But before she and Giovanni were due to return for last weekend's
Halloween special, it was announced that Amanda would be leaving the competition due to "personal reasons". The Sherlock star later said: "It is with deepest regret that I had to leave Strictly. I did not come to this decision easily or lightly but for personal reasons, I am unable to continue." READ MORE: Joe Wicks praised for his honesty as he tells fans he's 'getting his s**t together' READ MORE: Read more of today's top stories from the Manchester Evening News Giovanni spoke out at the time with a simple message to his celebrity dance partner. "Amanda … I am so sad we can’t continue but I am proud of what we achieved and I am sending you so much love," he said alongside a picture of the pair in
Christmas pyjamas taken during Movie Week. But while he hasn't spoken out on his premature exit from Strictly 2023 since, Giovanni has been keeping busy. Earlier this week, after months of teasing, the 33-year-old Italian-born star revealed that he is releasing his own fragrance for men and women. "My dream come true is finally here!" he wrote alongside a promo shot earlier this week. "VITA is my new fragrance for men and
Women - an intoxicating scent that captures the sensuality, vitality and energy of Sicily. "I have long been passionate about fragrance and the way scent can captivate the emotions and transport us to another place. VITA is the embodiment of my passions, a personal and complex fragrance which slowly seduces as it unfolds on the skin." He added: "I hope you love VITA as much as I do. Go to gpvita.com to find out more. Giovanni [heart emoji]." Giovanni and Rose enjoyed a glass of fizz before the ballett (Image: Giovanni Pernice Instagram) However, on Wednesday night (November 1), Giovanni enjoyed some time out from his work duties and reunited with Rose Ayling-Ellis. Giovanni and former EastEnders star Rose won the hearts of the nation back in 2021 when she became the first deaf person to compete - and later win - the dance contest. Taking to his
Instagram Story, Giovanni shared a video of himself sitting opposite Rose as they enjoyed a glass of fizz at the Royal Opera House. And he proved the pair are still on it with the banter between one another as he told her to drink her champagne as her 'breath stinks'. The pair then headed to watch The Cellist - a one-act ballet about
British cellist Jacqueline du Pré, choreographed by Cathy Marston. Giovanni and Rose were later seen with the star of the show, Mayara Magri, backstage. Giovanni was full of praise for the show (Image: Giovanni Pernice Instagram) "There are dancers and there are DANCERS!" Giovanni started to type alongside a backstage snap of the group. "What a talent this woman is @maymagriofficial. Thank you @salscalzo @royaloperahouse for having us!" he continued before adding: "Gorgeous night of pure dance," with a red heart. And it appears the dancing bug took over Rose and Giovanni later shared a video of the actress back at home trying to practise some ballet moves. "She got inspired apparently..." Giovanni typed alongside the clip which he posted to his Instagram Story.