Giovanni Pernice introduces Bianca Guaccero to his family as she hails the former Strictly pro

Giovanni Pernice introduces Bianca Guaccero to his family as she hails the former Strictly pro an 'incredible person' after confirming their romance

Former Strictly star Giovanni Pernice’s new dance partner has described him as an ‘incredible teacher and incredible person’ as it emerged she has met his family.

Divorced Bianca Guaccero, 43, and Giovanni, 34, are currently leading the Italian version of Strictly – known as Ballando Con Le Stelle – and the two have also hit it off together off screen.

Just days ago they confirmed they were a couple and now pictures posted on social media by Giovanni’s sister Angela show how loved up Bianca has also met his parents, sister and adorable nephew Piero.

Speaking on Italian TV, smitten Bianca said: 'Giovanni has built up an incredible career in England and he is also an incredible dancer, incredible teacher and incredible person.’

Giovanni added: ’She [Bianca] is a phenomenal talent; she can do anything. I am a perfectionist, and we practice two, three, four hours a day, I’m very headstrong. Everything has to be perfect.’

’I have a Ferrari in my hands so it is good to be like this because we have to do a good job on Saturday nights [when Ballando is broadcast].’
Rumours are swirling that BBC bosses are desperate to have the Italian on their 20th anniversary Strictly show which is planned for next month and will be a guaranteed ratings winner.

Giovanni has been rebuilding his life and career after dramatically quitting Strictly following bullying claims by his former dance partner Amanda Abbington, but a probe later cleared him of ten out of 16 allegations.

The remaining claims of bullying and harassment were upheld and BBC chiefs apologised to Amanda but Giovanni’s career has shown no sign of being affected as he and Bianca are regularly voted the best couple on the Italian version.

During last weekend’s show Giovanni invited mum Rosalba, dad Piero, Angela her husband and Piero to a recording of the show and they later went out for a slap-up traditional Sunday lunch in Rome.

Later Angela shared the pictures on her social media and she isn pictured smiling with Bianca and Rosalba at restaurant table while in others Bianca holds Piero in her arms while standing next to a smiling Giovanni.

There is also a lovely family shot of Bianca and Giovanni – who has his hand on her knee – standing next to his admiring parents.

Angela also shared other clips of the couple being interviewed on Italian TV and she added: ’I love her,’ while on UK based fan said: ’Thanks for sharing, we really miss him in the UK.’

The chemistry between the pair is obvious and in another clip on Saturday’s show Giovanni gushed: 'Bianca is my priority. She has been my priority from the beginning. She is still my priority today and will be until the end of the show and beyond.’
Bianca, clearly moved by his words, shared: 'Being someone's priority is something new for me. I have always been the one taking care of others.

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