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Katie Fitzpatrick

Strictly fans go wild as Motsi Mabuse asks for invite to Rose and Giovanni's 'wedding'

Strictly Come Dancing fans went wild as judge Motsi Mabuse asked for invite to Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice's 'wedding' in Saturday night's live show.

The Strictly favourites performed a Disney Frozen-themed dance that saw pro dancer Giovanni's dashing character propose to EastEnders actress Rose.

Like many viewers Motsi was swept away by the performance.

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Asked for her thoughts on the dance she replied: "I felt the joy when you said yes to the wedding."

And she laughed: "I hope I get an invitiation guys... call me."

Viewers flocked to Twitter to say she'd just mirrored their thoughts.

Kirsty Walker said: "Motsi speaking for us all there I think: Rose & Gio wedding please."

@itsamberc_ tweeted: "Motsi is all of us."

Rose and Giovanni performing their Frozen routine (BBC)

@coxyhockeychick enthused: "Yes Rose! #YesToTheWedding lol motsi #Strictly"

All of the judges were dazzled by the performance, including guest judge and musicals legend Cynthia Erivo.

Cynthia started her reply in sign language for Rose, who is the show's first deaf contestant, before adding: "You're joyful, beautiful.

"You managed to get all the characterisation and the mood and the feeling all in one."

Last weekend their dance featured a silent moment in honour of the deaf community.

With romance rumours often rife between the celebrities and their professional dance partners, behind-the-scenes Rose is being supported by her long-term boyfriend.

The actress, best known for playing Frankie Lewis on the BBC One soap, has been loved-up with Samuel Arnold for seven years.

To celebrate her 27th birthday Rose went out for a bite to eat with her dancing partner at Gola in Fulham, which describes itself as an 'Italian Restaurant from Puglia with a touch of aphrodisiac ingredients.'

Giovanni later took to Instagram with pictures from the birthday treat, showing him smiling alongside Rose and Samuel.

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