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Victoria Johns

Strictly Come Dancing's Rose's boyfriend all smiles as he rocks up to BBC studio

Rose Ayling-Ellis' boyfriend Samuel Arnold couldn't hide his grin as he rocked up at the Strictly Come Dancing studio on the weekend.

The Eastenders actress and her dance partner Giovanni Pernice were a sensation on Saturday as they performed the 'greatest dance of all time' in Strictly history.

There wasn't a dry eye in the house when the pair paid tribute to those who are hard of hearing, or deaf by cutting the music halfway through and dancing in silence.

Samuel no doubt loved the performance and flashed a huge smile as he was snapped making his way into the Strictly studio in Borehamwood.

While Rose, who is Strictly's first deaf contestant, enjoys a brilliant professional relationship with Giovanni, her heart belongs to her beau of seven years.

Rose and Samuel have been together for seven years (JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)
Samuel is one proud boyfriend (JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

The pair are quite coy when it comes to posting on social media, but they do occasionally offer up a glimpse of their loved-up life with posts on Instagram.

In a throw-back shot from 2015, the adorable couple can be seen smiling and as they attend a music festival.

They also like getting away from it all and shared a snap in which they look quite the seasoned travellers relaxing in the desert of Huacachina during a holiday to Peru in 2019.

Rose, who plays Frankie Lewis in Eastenders is taking a break from the Albert Square while she sticks to her demanding Strictly schedule.

The actress was last seen in Albert Square a week ago heading off in a taxi in classic Walford style..

There were concerns Rose had left the soap for good, but happily she's just taking a break so she can focus on Strictly.

Rose, 27, told Metro : “Normally, EastEnders makes you work at the same time as doing Strictly, but EastEnders gave me time off, so I can just focus on Strictly completely."

Rose is tipped to win Strictly with Giovanni Pernice (PA)

As she continues to wow both Strictly judges and fans, Rose is tipped to take home the coveted glitterball trophy with Italian-born Giovanni.

And it seems like they've certainly got the fans' vote with one taking to Twitter on the weekend writing: "Rose & Giovanni to win! What a partnership!"

Giovanni, who has started to learn sign language, is said to be "in awe" of his talented partner and "immensely enjoying this series with Rose".

Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One on Saturday.

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