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Romance: Giovanni Pernice posted a Valentine's Day tributeInstagram / Giovanni PerniceStrictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has confirmed that he is dating reality star Jess Wright.
The dancer posted a sweet snap of himself with the TOWIE star on Wednesday, celebrating Valentine’s Day.
Pernice, who has just finished the Strictly tour with Debbie McGee, shared a picture of himself kissing the model, captioned: “Buon San Valentino @jesswright77”.
Wright also made a nod to her new relationship, posting a scene from Love Actually on her social media, writing: “Happy Valentine’s Day. I hope someone makes you feel this special today #loveactually.”
Standard Online have contacted representatives for Pernice and Wright for comment.
Rumours of the pair’s romance have circulated since late last year after they were reportedly introduced via Wright’s brother Mark and his connections to the show after he competed in 2014.
At the time, a pal of Wright’s told The Sun Online: “They've been on a few dates, but it's early days.
“They met through her brother Mark's Strictly connections from when he was on the show and they're getting to know each other.”
Another insider added that the couple had looked “loved up” on a date to the theatre to see Dreamgirls in November 2017.
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They told the publication: “Giovanni was in the stalls bar and he bought two drinks, then Jess arrived. She was wearing all black, but it wasn't like she was hiding or anything.
“Giovanni was taking pictures with fans, but no-one seemed to notice Jess. She was really glammed up. It was obvious to everyone it was a date,” the source added.