Rose Ayling Ellis ‘Winning Strictly changed deaf people's lives'

Giovanni Pernice has left some of his fans in tears as he shared an important message with them. The dancer is currently busy preparing for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing which returns to screens next Saturday (September 17).

Rose Ayling-Ellis has expressed her delight following her Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice's latest achievement.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis looks 'besotted' in new photos as Giovanni Pernice prepares for StrictlyTaking to Instagram on Tuesday, the professional dancer - who turned 32 earlier this week - revealed he is now officially learning how to do British Sign Language (BSL).WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis pens heartwarming message to Giovanni Pernice"Today I'm learning a new routine, can you guess what it is?" he told his fans, adding: "I'm learning some BSL. A journey I started last year after being partnered with Rose, who is now a close friend.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has put her recent heartache to one side to wish her Strictly Come Dancing dance partner, Giovanni Pernice, a happy birthday.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis looks 'besotted' in new photos as Giovanni Pernice prepares for StrictlyThe professional dancer, who turned 32 on Monday, received a heartwarming message from the EastEnders star, with whom he lifted the glitterball trophy last year.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis pens heartwarming message to Giovanni PerniceSharing a funny behind-the-scenes video of the pair dancing to Queen's Don't Stop Me Now, Rose wrote on Instagram Stories: "Happy birthday to you @giovannipernice. (One of my favourite videos of us! [laughing face emoji]… I wanna make a supersonic man outta you."READ: Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedSEE: Rose Ayling-Ellis unveils stunning look as Giovanni Pernice prepares to meet new Strictly partnerGiovanni took to his own page to share a photo of himself, and said: "'Today is the oldest you have been, and the youngest you will ever be.' Happy bday to me ! (only 32)." In response, Rose stated: "Lovely photo! Happy Birthday Gio!"Last week it was revealed that Rose and her partner of almost a decade, Sam Arnold, had called time on their relationship.

Strictly Come Dancing's four new professionals are set to be introduced to viewers in a cinematic routine filmed alongside the returning cast. European cup winner Vito Coppola, Chinese national champion Carlos Gu, former Under-21 British national champion Lauren Oakley and Latin dance champion Michelle Tsiakkas complete the show's largest-ever line-up of 20 pros this year.They join the returning Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Cameron Lombard, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Giovanni Pernice, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington and Nancy Xu.The introductory routine will form part of the Strictly Come Dancing launch show airing on BBC One and iPlayer on 17 September.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has been at the centre of rumours that she and boyfriend Sam Arnold have been going through a rocky time in their relationship. The Strictly Come Dancing winner, 27, has reportedly been hit with the show’s “curse” following her win on the BBC show last year. The EastEnders actress became the first ever deaf contestant to win the Glitterball trophy last year alongside professional dancer Giovanni Pernice and in recent times it’s been said that the star has split from her boyfriend.

Rose Ayling-Ellis' pals are reportedly concerned that she and boyfriend Sam Arnold have been hit by the Strictly Come Dancing curse following her win on the show.The 27 year old became the first ever deaf contestant to win the Glitterball trophy last year alongside professional dancer Giovanni Pernice – who fans were convinced was in love with her. Following her victory, the star has been inundated with opportunities as she went on tour with Strictly, signed a CBeebies Bedtime Story for Deaf Awareness Week and unveiled the first Barbie doll with hearing aids.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis has revealed her next career move after quitting EastEnders. Earlier this month the actress announced that she will leave the BBC One soap after two years of playing Frankie Lewis.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has announced a new TV project following her departure from BBC One soap EastEnders.The 27 year old actress, who recently shared a string of BTS snaps from her time on EastEnders, is set to front a new BBC documentary titled Signs For Change, which will focus on the daily challenges and barriers faced by deaf individuals. Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose will explore "positive movement for societal change" and inclusion for deaf individuals, while also using her own experiences pushing for change.

EastEnders is set to air a special flashback episode in September, which will see the history of the iconic Mitchell family unearthed for the first time. The one-off episode will transport viewers back to the winter of 1979 as the Mitchells attempt to navigate through economic turmoil in Britain.

Comedy star and OK!'s treasured columnist Judi Love has given her verdict on the public criticism following the news that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be returning to the UK for a string of charity events next month. Writing in her column this week, Judi also has her say on the footballing row and social media death threats forced upon Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen.

Since leaving the Love Island villa and landing back on UK soil, fourth place couple Andrew Le Page and Tasha Ghouri have been inundated with job offers and rumours are flying that they’re set to join some huge reality shows. And addressing the reports that he’s signed up for the next series of Dancing On Ice, Andrew, 27, exclusively tells OK! that he’d love to take on the ITV skating show. “This is the first I’ve heard of it but I’d love to do it if they’d have me,” Andrew said.

Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh has compared her time on Strictly Come Dancing to "childbirth". The presenter reminisced as she told co-host Robert Rinder about her favourite memories from the show, and how at times - it was a little painful. After she was asked by Robert what she misses from the programme, the 45-year-old said that she still thinks about her outfit that she wore for her Dream Girls performance.

Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly facing a favouritism row as professional dancer Giovanni Pernice’s celebrity dance partner for this year is said to have been “leaked”. Giovanni, who won last year’s show with EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, after Rose was the first deaf contestant to take part in Strictly, is rumoured to be partnering this year with Richie Anderson in a same-sex couple, with rival dancers said to be fearing this could secure the Italian dancer’s place in the final again.

The new series of Strictly Come Dancing will kick off on September 17, former contestant and TV presenter AJ Odudu has announced.The 34-year-old, who was forced to withdraw from the final of the dancing competition last year after suffering a torn ligament, revealed the news on The Big Breakfast alongside co-host Mo Gilligan. She said: “We do have the exclusive that the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is going to be September 17.