Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice is said to be utterly 'love-struck' by his Love Island girlfriend Maura Higgins, so much so that the professional dancer's friends are convinced he's going to 'pop the question'.
New reports about their hot-and-heavy romance confirm Maura, 30, 'comes before anything else' in 31-year-old Giovanni's life, with a source close to the Italian hunk saying the brunette bombshell 'is the one'.
A source told The Sun: 'None of his mates have seen him like this before and Maura has become really close to Giovanni's friends as well.'
True love: Giovanni Pernice, 31, is said to be utterly 'love-struck' by his girlfriend Maura Higgins, 30, and the dancer's friends are convinced he's going to 'pop the question'
They added: 'Nobody would be surprised if they end up getting married because Giovanni has been saying she is the one he wants to be with forever.'
The source also noted that Maura is 'always' on the set of Strictly Come Dancing supporting her new beau.
They added that Giovanni has fallen for the Irish stunner with 'incredible' speed.
It comes after Maura shared a snap of a sweet romantic note left for her by her dancer boyfriend on Saturday.
Sweet: A source said: 'None of his mates have seen him like this before and Maura has become really close to Giovanni's friends as well'
The former Love Island star took to her Instagram Story to show her followers the letter from Giovanni as he went to prepare for his dance with EastEnders' Rose Ayling-Ellis, 26.
He wrote: 'Have a good day princess! I love you so much.
'Ti ado di piu (I adore you more) !! Yours forever.'
Love: Maura shared a snap of a sweet romantic note left for her by her dancer boyfriend Giovanni on Saturday
Also on Friday she shared a cute snap with her beau as they both donned all-black outfits and kissed in the rain during a recent date night.
She simply captioned the picture: 'Moments' along with a black heart emoji.
Maura has thrown her support behind Giovanni and Rose, wishing them luck ahead of the first dance of the series last week.
Alongside a photograph of the pair, she said: 'The very best of luck to you both tonight. I know you will absolutely smash it.'
![Cute: He wrote: 'Have a good day princess! I love you so much. Ti ado di piu [I adore you more]!! Yours forever'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/10/02/18/48681689-10052649-image-a-44_1633197511034.jpg)
Cute: He wrote: 'Have a good day princess! I love you so much. Ti ado di piu [I adore you more]!! Yours forever'
Rose received a silent applause from the live audience as she became the first ever deaf contestant on Strictly Come Dancing last Saturday.
After performing the Jive, the star made her way over to the judges where she was met by Tess Daly using sign language to applaud and congratulate her.
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