Strictly Come Dancing’s Giovanni Pernice has been ‘secretly dating’ THIS reality star
STRICTLY COME DANCING professional Giovanni Pernice has been heavily linked to partner Debbie McGee throughout this year’s series, however he has reportedly been secretly dating someone else.
According to The Sun, a friend of Jessica Wright has confirmed she has been seeing the dancer for a month.
The TOWIE favourite, 32, was pictured looking cosy with the 27-year-old Italian as they enjoyed a drink before watching Dream Girls in the West End last month.
"They've been on a few dates, but it's early days,” a source told the website, after the pair were seen having a discussion outside Soho House last week.
“They met through her brother Mark's Strictly Come Dancing connections from when he was on the show and they're getting to know each other,” the insider continued.
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Meanwhile, an onlooker at the musical went on: ”She was really glammed up. It was obvious to everyone it was a date. They were talking really closely, leaning into each other. Their body language looked like they'd known each other for a while.
"They finished their drinks and went into the show and sat just behind me. They must have stepped out early as I didn't see them at the end."
It comes just weeks after Giovanni was linked to fellow dancer Luba Mushtuk, who was said to be jealous of his close relationship with Paul Daniels’ widow, 59.
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However, Debbie told Express.co.uk and other media in regards the romance claims: “I haven’t had time to even notice.”
She added: “I’ve just been learning dances and there’s no time in your life while Strictly’s on, so I have no idea.”
Express.co.uk has contacted a representative for Giovanni Pernice and Jessica Wright asking for comment.
