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Jasmine Allday

Strictly's Giovanni treats Rose to birthday dinner date at 'aphrodisiac concept' restaurant

Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice took Rose Ayling-Ellis to a restaurant that "offers aphrodisiac ingredients" to celebrate her 27th birthday this week.

The pair - who are partnered together on Strictly - enjoyed a meal out to celebrate the actress' special day with Giovanni treating Rose to a meal at Gola in Fulham.

The eatery describes itself as an "Italian Restaurant from Puglia with a touch of aphrodisiac ingredients", and the Italian dancer took to his Instagram stories to show off the different foods on offer for diners.

In one clip, Giovanni films Rose as she admires the stunning plate of desserts on offer, which were presented beautifully on a mirror.

Rose was treated by Giovanni for her birthday (Instagram)
The pair dined out at an Italian restaurant that offers aphrodisiac ingredients (Instagram)

Rose also shared a photo from the night on her story, captioning it: "Thank you all for your lovely birthday messages. I really appreciate them all. I have such a wonderful day dancing and then a evening doing what I love the best, eating."

The dancing duo wowed viewers at home last week on Strictly with their stunning dance on Saturday, where they performed in a moment of silence to pay respect and raise awareness for members of the deaf community.

The sound on their spellbinding routine was Clean Bandit's song featuring Zara Larsson, Symphony, before the music fell silent and they continued to dance in tribute.

Rose went for dinner with Giovanni after training (Instagram)

Following the dance, Giovanni took to social media to say he would remember the moment forever.

"A moment that will remain forever in my heart️. You really are a ROLE MODEL," he wrote.

During this year's show, dancer Giovanni split from Love Island star Maura Higgins, fuelling speculation that the Strictly curse had hit but both seem to be great friends and Rose's boyfriend Samuel Arnold was recently spotted smiling as he arrived at rehearsals.

Rose and Giovanni have been wowing on Strictly Come Dancing (BBC)

However, it hasn't stopped fans praising the chemistry between the pair, with one describing Giovanni as "smitten".

One eagle-eyed viewer shared: "The way Gio looks at Rose. That man is smitten #Strictly."

"#Strictly #Giovanni #Rose without saying anything, they said everything. Absolutely beautiful, the look of love. Unconditional love. Reach for the stars and glitter ball," another added

A third shared: "Sorry but Rose and Giovanni need to get married, it’s a must #Strictly."

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