Maura Higgins wears a crop top and trousers for a swanky date night with her Strictly pro boyfriend Giovanni Pernice ahead of Saturday’s show
Maura Higgins wore a crop top and trousers for a swanky date night with her Strictly pro boyfriend Giovanni Pernice ahead of Saturday’s show.
The couple headed to Shangri-La at The Shard in London on Wednesday evening and shared a cosy snap on Instagram.
Maura, 30, channelled 31-year-old Giovanni’s outfit as she sported a brown crop top to complement her partner’s tie.
Strictly Come Dancing 2021: Giovanni Pernice takes girlfriend Maura Higgins to The Shard ahead of Saturday’s show
The former Love Island star opted for a pair of white wide leg trousers that nipped in at the waist to show her washboard abs.
She tied the look together with pointed see through heels and a classic brown Louis Vuitton clutch bag.
Italian dance champion Giovanni wore a pale pink linen blazer which he paired with beige suit trousers for the outing.
He looked dapper in the outfit which he styled with a pair of brown brogue shoes and matching chocolate tie.
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The couple have been dating since July this year and have been known to post heart felt Instagram posts to express their feelings for one another.
Giovanni has appeared as a professional on the competition since 2015 so far placing in second place twice with his celebrity teammates.
This year he has been paired with British actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, 26, known for playing Frankie Lewis on EastEnders.
Strictly Come Dancing: Italian hunk Giovanni has been paired with British actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, 26, known for playing Frankie Lewis on EastEnders
The soap star will be the first ever deaf, sign language user to compete in the series.
In a tweet earlier today, the BBC revealed that Saturday’s first live show will see Giovanni and teammate Rose jive to Shake It off by Taylor Swift.
The duo will be competing alongside fellow celebs: John Whaite, Robert Webb, Tom Fletcher, AJ Odudu, Rhys Stephenson, Sara Davies, Katie McGlynn, Dan Walker, Tilly Ramsay, Greg Wise, Nina Wadia, Adam Peaty, Judi Love and Ugo Monye.
The 19th series of Strictly Come Dancing will continue on Saturday 25 at 7:45 with its first live show. This follows from last weeks prerecorded pairing episode.
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