Wednesday 28 September 2022 04:20 PM Strictly Come Dancing: Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice head to rehearsals trends now
Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice were seen heading to Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals on Wednesday, after shutting down claims of a 'feud'.
The radio host, 34, and the Italian dancer, 32, arrived separately ahead of another day of dance rehearsals in preparation for Saturday's second live show.
It comes after Richie gushed over his professional partner Giovanni as he shut down claims the pair 'haven't clicked' since being put together on the hit show.
Ready to go! Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice were seen heading to Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals on Wednesday, after shutting down claims of a 'feud'
Arriving for rehearsals, Richie kept it casual in black shorts and a black hoodie, which he styled with a pair of grey trousers.
He framed his face with square glasses and appeared to be in jovial spirits as he flashed a huge grin and struck a dance move on his way into the London studios.
Meanwhile, Giovanni cut a laidback figure as he was seen arriving separately for yet another day of dance rehearsals.
Giovanni - who won Strictly last year with Rose Ayling-Ellis - sported black trousers and a matching hoodie, which he styled with black trainers.
Dancing moves: Arriving for rehearsals, Richie kept it casual in black shorts and a black hoodie, which he styled with a pair of grey trousers
He shielded his eyes with a pair of round sunglasses and tucked his dark locks beneath a grey baseball cap.
The professional dancer carried a black backpack and what appeared to be a clothes bag in one hand as he flashed a huge grin while arriving at rehearsals.
Giovanni and Richie are busy rehearsing as they are preparing to dance a Quickstep to Dancin' Fool by Barry Manilow during Saturday's live show.
Their sighting comes after Richie broke his silence amid his alleged 'feud' with same-sex dance partner Giovanni.
Keeping it casual: Meanwhile, Giovanni cut a laidback figure as he was seen arriving separately for yet another day of dance rehearsals
The TV personality paid tribute to Giovanni on Sunday, alongside a video of them doing a the Cha Cha Cha around the ballroom, amid claims they 'haven't clicked' since being paired together on the hit show.
'A moment I'll never forget and so grateful I got to share it with Giovanni,' Richie wrote on Instagram underneath the clip.
'Thank you Gio for being the most amazing teacher over the past fortnight. Last night was a dream come true moment.'
'Feud': It comes after Richie gushed over his professional partner Giovanni as he shut down claims the pair 'haven't clicked' since being put together on the hit show
Gushing: 'Thank you Gio for being the best teacher over the past fortnight. Last night was a dream come true moment,' he sweetly wrote in an Instagram post
He added: 'Plenty of feedback from the judges to take on board, can't wait to get back in the rehearsal studio tomorrow and put it into practice. Thank you Gio and Strictly.'
It comes after rumours the pair 'haven't clicked' since being paired together as tensions rise off camera.
They were announced as the BBC shows second all-male partnership and are one of two same-sex pairings on this years series.
Sources told The Sun that professional dancer Giovanni was becoming frustrated with Richie not listening to him in rehearsals.
Rumours: It comes after rumours the pair 'haven't clicked' since being paired together
One insider said: 'The pair haven't clicked. Richie is so swept up by the whole experience that he is talking 100 words a minute, and it can be hard for Giovanni.
'He has told pals that Richie talks instead of listening during training, and it is frustrating.'
They then added that it was early days and they were still getting used to each other: 'Giovanni thinks Richie has real potential in the competition.'
However, a source close to the pair told MailOnline: 'Talk of them not getting on is nonsense. They are having such a laugh and were thrilled at the reaction on Saturday night.'
Tough: Sources told The Sun that professional dancer Giovanni was becoming frustrated with Richie not listening to him in rehearsals
For the first time in the show's history, there will be two same-sex couples performing in the same series, with Karen, who last year danced with Greg Wise, taking to the floor with comedian Jayde.
The fifteen couples have been working hard in the training room, with their debut performance set to air during the first Strictly live show on Saturday, with the judging panel scoring each dance out of 40.
The pairs will then deliver a second performance the following week when the public vote will open, before a results show on Sunday reveals which two pairs received the fewest votes and must compete in the dance off.
The judges will then decide which couple they would like to save, and the other pair will be eliminated.
The series opener also featured two incredible performances from the Strictly
