Rose Ayling-Ellis's stunning girls holiday in the Maldives as she jets off post-break up

James Bye has revealed his fellow EastEnders star and the reigning Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose Ayling-Ellis offered him advice before he took to the dancefloor.The 38-year-old British actor, who has played Martin Fowler in the BBC One soap since 2014, is currently competing in the new series of Strictly.. Speaking alongside his professional partner Amy Dowden ahead of Sunday evening’s results show, James said: “Rose is just like a ray of sunshine and her only advice to me was just take every second in as it goes so quick.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has been living life to the fullest in past weeks, including with a gorgeous trip to the Maldives, and on Tuesday she enjoyed a dinner 'date'.READ: Rose Ayling-Ellis holds 'deep affection' for Strictly's Giovanni Pernice - expert discusses relationshipThe reigning Strictly champion headed to the home of close friend Luba Mushtuk, where the pair enjoyed a large bowl of pasta together. Luba shared a small clip on her Instagram Stories where Rose lifted some of the spaghetti towards her mouth while flashing a small grin at the camera.

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is set to begin on Friday 23 September, with a new host of celebrities preparing to take to the dance floor. The launch show will reveal who is partnered with who, and the following evening (24 September) the first live show will air.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were in for a treat during this year’s launch episode on Friday. As the partnerships for the coming series were announced, last year’s winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice reunited for a stunning performance.The pair looked like the winners they were as they started their performance with a conversation in British Sign Language before an incredibly moving dance to Alicia Keys’ “Fallin” that had viewers in tears. Strictly fans took to social media to share their awe at the winners for their dance with one saying: “Rose and Giovanni still have my heart,” and before their performance one said: “Can’t wait to cry over rose and giovanni again xxx”.

Strictly Come Dancing champions Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice undeniably share a close bond, having won the nation's hearts with their iconic silent dancer routine last year. With the new series set to kick off on Friday, we take a look at Rose and Giovanni's friendship after they made Strictly history when they lifted the glitterball trophy in December 2021.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice lark around in behind-the-scenes photoOver the past year, Rose, 27, and Giovanni, 32, have proved their friendship is unbreakable. They often get candid about their fondness for each other during interviews and keep fans entertained with their backstage antics on social media.WATCH: Giovanni Pernice kisses Strictly partner Rose Ayling-EllisHere at HELLO!, we previously chatted to body language expert Darren Stanton, on behalf of Betfair Casino, about their wonderful friendship and why the public love them so much.MORE: Giovanni Pernice talks sizzling chemistry with Rose Ayling-Ellis after dedicating tattoo to herMORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice spark reaction with near kiss during rehearsals"What you see is very much what you get with Rose and I believe that's why the public have taken her into their hearts," he explained in January.

EastEnders fans were left in tears on Thursday's episode as Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose Ayling-Ellis made her BBC One soap exit as Frankie Lewis. It was announced in August that Rose, 27, who won Strictly in 2021 with Giovanni Pernice, would be leaving Albert Square as Frankie after first joining in 2020. And Thursday saw Frankie's emotional exit as the character headed off to Scotland for a new job, leaving her on-screen family devastated.

Rose Ayling-Ellis looked incredible on Thursday as she showcased the most fabulous red bikini!MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis shares 'awkward' couple moment on trip following splitTaking to her Instagram feed, the EastEnders star, 27, shared an impressive clip of her deep-sea diving whilst enjoying an idyllic holiday in the Maldives with her friends. She also added a photo of herself mid-swim as she headed toward a school of fish.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis pens heartwarming message to Giovanni PerniceCaptioning the clip, the actress penned: "Feeling very lucky and privileged to be on this planet to see magnificent sea-life.

Rose Ayling-Ellis rocked a flattering black bikini as she soaked up the sun during her Maldives getaway.MORE: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis celebrates Giovanni Pernice's latest milestone after recent heartacheTaking to Instagram, the EastEnders actress shared a carousel of snaps from her lavish holiday. In one photo, the 27-year-old looked simply stunning as she relaxed on the shoreline wearing a chic black bikini.WATCH: Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis unveils first Barbie doll with hearing aidsRose moreover shared a mesmerising photograph of herself wading through the ocean at dusk.

Rose Ayling-Ellis posted a cryptic message on social media ahead of jetting off to Italy to meet Giovanni Pernice and his family in Italy.MORE: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis celebrates Giovanni Pernice's latest milestone after recent heartacheThe EastEnders actress, 27, who has recently split with her long-term boyfriend Sam Arnold, was captured in a photo shared by the MailOnline, posing beside her former partner, his sister Angela and Strictly professional and judge Anton Du Beke at Angela's dance studio in Sicily, Italy.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis pens heartwarming message to Giovanni PerniceAccording to the publication, Giovanni was reportedly filming a new BBC1 travel show with Anton, 56, when Rose turned up to surprise the pair.READ: Rose Ayling-Ellis looks 'besotted' in new photos as Giovanni Pernice prepares for StrictlySEE:  Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedThe fun snap came just as Rose shared a cryptic message alongside a selection of photos from a fun night with her friends with cocktails in hand.A post shared by Rose Ayling-Ellis (@rose.a.e)Rose reunited with friendsCaptioning the post, she wrote: "Finally reunited. Forever grateful for good friends and good times."One of Rose's friends, featured in the snaps, reunited with the Strictly Come Dancing winner after being away in Australia for three years.