Strictly's Giovanni Pernice, 36, and girlfriend Bianca Guaccero, 45, spark engagement rumours as she wears a diamond on her ring finger during PDA-packed lunch date in Rome

Published: 08:08 EDT, 5 November 2026 | Updated: 08:12 EDT, 5 November 2026 Strictly's Giovanni Pernice, 36, and his girlfriend Bianca Guaccero, 45, sparked engagement rumours after she was spotted with a diamond on her ring finger.The couple, who have been linked for two years, looked joyous as they stepped out on Wednesday in Rome during which she raised her hand to show off the gem.The stunner looked chic in a fur gilet with balloon shaped jeans and a lime coloured top underneath while she boosted her height with heeled ankle boots. Stealing the attention from her outfit was the eye-popping diamond she flashed on her ring finger as they larked around and locked lips. Her proud display of the ring set tongues wagging around an engagement. Daily Mail have contacted Giovanni's representatives for comment. They are currently enjoying a trip to Italy ahead of the release of Giovanni's explosive memoir Gio: Taking the Lead which details his feelings around his exit from the show. Strictly's Giovanni Pernice, 36, and his girlfriend Bianca Guaccero, 45, sparked engagement rumours after she was spotted with a diamond on her ring finger The couple, who have been linked for two years, looked joyous as they stepped out on Wednesday in Rome during which she raised her hand to show off the gem The stunner looked chic in a fur gilet with balloon shaped jeans and a lime coloured top underneath while she boosted her height with heeled ankle boots During a chat with The Mail in 2024, Giovanni dodged answering whether romance was on the cards for the pair during their stint on dance show Ballando con le Stelle but did muse: 'Well, she's single. She's 43. She's got a child, she's brilliant'Giovanni was axed from the series after actress Amanda Abbington accused him of subjecting her to 'vile abuse' during rehearsals, prompting an enquiry. Following an investigation by the BBC, Giovanni was cleared of the most serious accusations made against him and the broadcaster issued an apology to Amanda.Earlier this month it was revealed that Amanda has received a 'substantial' payout from the BBC after she made a legal complaint about her ill-fated stint on the show. Giovanni and Bianca met on the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing when the actress, singer and television presenter was paired with the handsome pro and they went on to win the show together. During a chat with The Mail in 2024, Giovanni dodged answering whether romance was on the cards for the pair during their stint on dance show Ballando con le Stelle but did muse: 'Well, she's single. She's 43. She's got a child, she's brilliant...'She comes to rehearsals. It's definitely a place of happiness, I'm happy to be able to do what I love to do.'When asked if the pair had ever kissed in rehearsals, Giovanni replied coyly: 'All I'm interested in is Bianca. She's great, she's a fantastic dancer. We broke the record of the most tens on the show! In 19 years of history.' Stealing the attention from her outfit was the eye-popping diamond she flashed on her ring finger as they larked around and locked lips They zipped away on a moped following their PDA-packed outing She beamed while holding onto her dancer partner's hand Giovanni was axed from the series after actress Amanda Abbington accused him of subjecting her to 'vile abuse' during rehearsals, prompting an enquiryThey did, however, set tongues wagging when they shared a kiss on the show, locking lips after performing a sensual Rumba routine.Viewers have also remarked on the sexual chemistry between them.A friend of the Sicilian star said: 'Giovanni is looking to the future and he loves dancing with Bianca, and he has a twinkle in his eye, and never more so than when you mention her.'She is the perfect person for him to have been partnered with after the whole Amanda saga.'He has been through a really difficult time and was thrilled to be dancing again but didn't realise he would have someone as wonderful as Bianca to do that with.'