'Such a sizzling, passionate intensity': Laura Whitmore's 'romantic' waltz with Giovanni Pernice wows Strictly judges
He certainly brings the fire to the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor.
And Giovanni Pernice once again proved on Saturday night that his passion lies in the ballroom as he danced with Laura Whitmore to rave reviews from the judges, where they were lauded for the 'sizzling intensity' of the waltz.
The 31-year-old Irish TV presenter wowed in an exquisite yellow gown as she took the dance floor on the second week of the series - winning a whopping 32 out of 40 from the tough judging panel.
Laura's partnership with Giovanni has been much-discussed since this year's Strictly kicked off shortly after his relationship with last year's partner Georgia May Foote ended.
After meeting on the show, Georgia and Giovanni enjoyed a year-long relationship before parting ways earlier this year.
Bringing his magic back to the dancefloor, Giovanni is now paired with Georgia's pal Laura and the duo seem to be working spectacularly after their spectacular waltz to the soulful tune of Alicia Keys' If I Ain't Got You.
In preparation for the elegant dace, Laura and Giovanni climbed to the top of London's O2 arena to dance under that stars to get ready for their star-spangled dance.
Sizzling! Giovanni Pernice once again proved on Saturday night that his passion lies in the ballroom as he danced with Laura Whitmore to rave reviews from the judges, where they were lauded for the 'sizzling intensity' of the waltz
Wahey! The 31-year-old Irish TV presenter wowed in an exquisite yellow gown as she took the dance floor on the second week of the series - winning a whopping 32 out of 40 from the tough judging panel
Sizzling: Bringing his magic back to the dancefloor, Giovanni is now paired with Georgia's pal Laura and the duo seem to be working spectacularly after their spectacular waltz to the soulful tune of Alicia Keys' If I Ain't Got You
Mellow yellow: As the big night arrived, Laura looked sensational during the dance in a sweeping yellow gown as she got extremely close to Giovanni before he planted a big kiss on her cheek at the end of the routine
As the big night arrived, Laura looked sensational during the dance in a sweeping yellow gown as she got extremely close to Giovanni before he planted a big kiss on her cheek at the end of the routine.
Tough Craig Revel Horwood stunned the audience, when he gushed: 'Absolutely gorgeous, it was romantic without being oversensitive or soppy.'
Meanwhile Darcey Bussell concurred, saying: 'The emotion the elegance you had this beautiful arched back. Beautiful work'... Len Goodman was also adoringly stating: 'Your frame work was good. It's a solid performance.'
Bruno Tonioli rounded out the comments: 'So silky smooth, such sophistication. Had such a sizzling passionate intensity, like two dancers becoming one. Excellent.'
Gorgeous: Tough Craig Revel Horwood stunned the audience, when he gushed: 'Absolutely gorgeous, it was romantic without being oversensitive or soppy'
Up here! In preparation for the elegant dace, Laura and Giovanni climbed to the top of London's O2 arena to dance under that stars to get ready for their star-spangled dance
Stunner: The happy pair were triumphantly awarded 32 points - the highest score of the night which they shared with Louise Redknapp and Danny Mac
The happy pair were triumphantly awarded 32 points - the highest score of the night which they shared with Louise Redknapp and Danny Mac.
Louise's Viennese Waltz with Kevin Clifton led the duo to a standing ovation from the audience after they glided their way to yet more high scores.
Hollyoaks star Danny's dance with Oti Mabuse wrapped up the show and truly went out with a bang despite him grabbing his partner at the end and whispering: 'I have no idea how that went.'
Shunning his usual cruel demeanor, Craig stunned audiences when he said: 'I think you are incredible.... Wow fantastic', before Darcey backed him saying: 'Your focus to do really well, It's elegant.'
Beautiful moves: Louise's Viennese Waltz with Kevin Clifton led the duo to a standing ovation from the audience after they glided their way to yet more high scores
Wowzers! Hot on the heels of the top scorers was the show's fashion queen, Daisy Lowe who looked sensational in a candy striper outfit before pulling out her Fifties style Cha Cha Cha
Pretty in pink: The wildly successful routine went down a storm, with Bruno stating: 'Daisy always serves a hot dish and an even hot oozing natural sex appeal'... Darcey enthusiastically agreed: 'You're flirty, you're sassy, I couldn't take my eyes off your legs they are just so long'
The duo were particularly stunned at Len's comments: 'It was a modern twist on an old dance and I liked it' while enthusiastic Bruno gushed: 'You acted like a star.'
Hot on the heels of the top scorers was the show's fashion queen, Daisy Lowe who looked sensational in a candy striper outfit before pulling out her Fifties style Cha Cha Cha.
The wildly successful routine went down a storm, with Bruno stating: 'Daisy always serves a hot dish and an even hot oozing natural sex appeal'... Darcey agreed: 'You're flirty, you're sassy, I couldn't take my eyes off your legs they are just so long.'
Getting ready: Opening the show was TV presenter Ore Oduba and Joanne Clifton dancing the Cha-Cha while playing firefighters. The duo headed to Islington fire station to learn some moves
Hot stuff: The energetic pair danced to Donna Summer's 1980 hit Hot Stuff in shimmering outfits adorned with flame detailing. The end of the dance rounded out with Ore scooping up a fake fire extinguisher to shoot glitter into the camera
Opening the show was TV presenter Ore Oduba and Joanne Clifton dancing the Cha-Cha while playing firefighters. The duo headed to Islington fire station to learn some moves.
The energetic pair danced to Donna Summer's 1980 hit Hot Stuff in shimmering outfits adorned with flame detailing. The end of the dance rounded out with Ore scooping up a fake fire extinguisher to shoot glitter into the camera.
Len insisted the fiery routine needed more polish but added 'it was an excellent performance.' Bruno meanwhile lauded the energy of the dance yet urged the presenter for a 'cleaner' routine. While Craig sneered at the outfit, Darcey prised his moves. They scored 27.
Ouch! Karen Clifton's dance with Will Young resulted in disaster when he pulled a muscle in his leg
Not sure? Gymnast Claudia Fragapane was up next dancing the waltz with the latest pro to join the crew - AJ Pritchard. They danced to Debby Boone's 1977 hit You Light Up My Life
Not sure: Causing a divisive reaction among the viewers, Bruno said: 'It was like watching West Side story. Beautiful arm, great arch, just beautiful'. Craig however was offering criticism: 'I feel you're hyper-extending'... Leading to widespread disagreement - including a shock from Bruno when he uttered 'B*****ks'
Gymnast Claudia Fragapane was up next dancing the waltz with the latest pro to join the crew - AJ Pritchard. They danced to Debby Boone's 1977 hit You Light Up My Life.
Causing a divisive reaction among the viewers, Bruno said: 'It was like watching West Side story. Beautiful arm, great arch, just beautiful'. Craig however was offering criticism: 'I feel you're hyper-extending'... Leading to widespread disagreement - including a shock from Bruno when he uttered 'B*****ks'.
Karen Clifton's dance with Will Young resulted in disaster when he pulled a muscle in his leg.
Leslie Joseph and Anton Du Beke performed the Cha Cha Cha in a champagne bar setting while moving to Doris Day's hit Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps. Darcey complimented her 'fantastic body' before gushing she loves it. Len concurred, stating it was fizzy.
Playful! Leslie Joseph and Anton Du Beke performed the Cha Cha Cha in a champagne bar setting while moving to Doris Day's hit Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps. Darcey complimented her 'fantastic body' before gushing she loves it. Len concurred, stating it was fizzy
Big bum! Greg Rutherford and Natalie Lowe were up next and practised in the UK's largest wind tunnel. Len pointed out his bum sticks out too much to which Greg accepted he has a big bum. The Olympian's derriere then became the hot topic of conversation
Greg Rutherford and Natalie Lowe were up next and practised in the UK's largest wind tunnel. Len pointed out his bum sticks out too much to which Greg accepted he has a big bum. The Olympian's derriere then became the hot topic of conversation.
Cheeky Bruno once again brought up his buttocks, saying: 'The bum I don't mind at all... Sorry people, I'm going to get in trouble again.'
Craig went on: 'As lovely as your bum is sweetheart you need to tuck it in, before Darcey went on: 'I like the buttocks as well but you need to tuck it in'.
At the end of the dance, Tess went on: 'Take those popular buttocks upstairs.'
Oops! Cheeky Bruno once again brought up his buttocks, saying: 'The bum I don't mind at all... Sorry people, I'm going to get in trouble again'
Tameka Empson and Gorka Marquez. danced the Charleston to which Bruno called her: "The queen of slapstick" Mr Nasty Craig cracked a smile and praised the dance.
Ed Balls' proudly discussed getting into character for the banjo dance. To which Craig stated: 'That's a site I wish to never see again. This dance is supposed to be goofy but that is the wrong side of goofy. It was disastrous'.
Darcey meanwhile was more warmhearted. He hit back at Len for making a jibe about his leadership as he hit back with "We won three elections" - Bruno said "Tony Blair would be proud.. It's nice to see the fun side of balls".
Check her out! Tameka Empson and Gorka Marquez. danced the Charleston to which Bruno called her: "The queen of slapstick" Mr Nasty Craig cracked a smile and praised the dance
Cheeky! Tameka Empson and Gorka Marquez. danced the Charleston to which Bruno called her: "The queen of slapstick" Mr Nasty Craig cracked a smile and praised the dance
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