Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni and Rose look closer than ever as she steals show in sparkly jumpsuit

Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling-Ellis looked closer than ever as they returned to the dancefloor - but was Rose who stole the show.

The Strictly Come Dancing 2021 champions are back dancing together again as the hit show goes on the road.

Rose and Giovanni are among the several stars of the BBC One show who will be dazzling audiences up and down the country in the coming weeks on the Strictly live tour.

The string of arena dates kicked off on Thursday night at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham.

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Rose and Giovanni wowed Strictly viewers during the main series last year thanks to their impressive routines and heartwarming partnership.

Prior to letting the thousands of eager fans into the arena, the stars of the show posed for photos during a press call.

And the EastEnders actress and professional are still stealing hearts with their close bond.

The dancing pair looked sensational, with Giovanni wearing black trousers and a mesh, glittery shirt.

Rose and Giovanni posed for the cameras (Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)

Rose, however, went all out with the sparkles, opting for a top-to-toe encrusted gold jumpsuit.

The soap star kept her long hair flowing in waves with minimal make-up while her outfit did all the talking with extravagant feathered sleeves.

In one snap the pair gazed at each other before turning and smiling and laughing for the awaiting camera.

Rose also headed off to pose with her fellow female co-stars, Tilly Ramsay, Sarah Davies, and Maisie Smith.

Maisie Smith, Sara Davies, Rose Ayling-Ellis and Tilly Ramsay. (Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)

The ladies looked super glam in their different gold outfits, each of which had been given the full Strictly treatment.

John Whaite, Rhys Stephenson, and Max George also got their close-up alongside show host Janette Manrara.

The Strictly spin-off host took a leaf out of Rose's book, opting for a bedazzled silver jumpsuit.

The tour's host Janette Manrara with Max, Rhys and John (Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)

Janette also posed with her husband and professional dancer Aljaz Skorjanec who is back dancing with Dragons' Den's Sara.

The Strictly Come Dancing live tour is heading to Manchester later this month.

The stars will perform two shows, on January 29 and 30, at the AO Arena.

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