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Susan Knox

Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis replaces Giovanni Pernice with new dance partner

Rose Ayling-Ellis has found a brand-new dance partner to replace her Strictly Come Dancing partner-in-crime, Giovanni Pernice.

The 27-year-old star championed the show with the Italian professional dancer earlier this month as they won the hearts of the nation and went on to lift the coveted Glitterball trophy.

But less than two weeks after their spectacular win, the EastEnders actress has already found a new partner in her brother, Jacob.

After her whirlwind journey on Strictly as the first deaf contestant to ever grace the show, Rose returned to her family home to spend some time with her loved-ones during the festive period.

And after she spent every singe day dancing for over 13 weeks on end, Rose can't seem to stop herself from bursting out some moves - no matter where she is.

Rose has replaced dance partner Giovanni (rose.a.e/Instagram)
The Strictly winner showed off her impressive moves on the beach (rose.a.e/Instagram)

The soap star took to Instagram on Tuesday to reveal her new dance partner - much to the surprise Giovanni, 32.

Rose wowed her 525,000 Instagram fans when she posted the impressive picture of herself on the beach being lifted high into the air in a Strictly-style lift by a mystery man.

After flocks of fans quizzed the star on who the mystery man was, Rose confirmed it was actually her brother.

Alongside her latest offering, the champion penned: "“Strictly, you're still not out of my system."

Rose and Giovanni championed the 2021 Strictly series (rose.a.e/Instagram)
The Strictly star has been predicted to make a million in 2022 (rose.a.e /Instagram)

And it wasn't long before her former Strictly partner Giovanni rushed to gush over the impressive lift.

"Well done," the handsome star commented under the snap.

Following their most recent social media exchange, it didn't take fans long to gush over the special bond which was created on Strictly between Rose and Giovanni.

"I miss Rose and Giovanni so much. Bring them back," one fan swooned.

Fans are missing Rose and Giovanni's antics on screen (BBC/Guy Levy)

"Wish Strictly was on all year round. I could have watched Rose dance every single day," another echoed.

"OMG that should be Giovanni lifting you!!!! Miss you guys," someone else insisted.

It comes as soap star Rose has been predicted to be a millionaire following her epic win.

The 27-year-old is rumoured to have already received a number of big-money offers in recent weeks – including offers from US TV networks.

Rose with her long-term boyfriend and Strictly partner, Giovanni (Instagram)

And she's due to see her career skyrocket in the next year as she takes full advantage of her Strictly fame.

The Daily Star reports that top agent Barry Tomes, who has 50 years showbiz experience, said: “The world is at her feet. She could earn over £1million in 2022.

"With a calm agent who isn’t in it for a quick buck, she will easily earn that. And she’ll deserve every single penny of it.

"There is already talk of her doing movies. I’ve heard roles are being offered to her. The public adores her. She’s so natural. You don’t feel like there’s an agenda in what she’s doing."

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