Giovanni Pernice
Between Eurovision, the Euros and even the Great British Bake Off – it really has been Italy's year.
The EastEnders star and her dance partner beat John Whaite and Johannes Radebe after one of the closest finales ever.
The Strictly Come Dancing favourites talk to HuffPost UK about their magical partnership and how this year's series has changed both their lives.
The couple wowed Strictly Come Dancing fans with a silent segment in their dance, which is now making waves across the pond.
Rhys Stephenson also scored 39 for his impressive Argentine Tango in Saturday's quarter final.
The Italian dancer had his say over on his Instagram page.
The music was paused during the high-scoring performance, as Rose and Giovanni continued to dance in silence.
'This was out of this world."
The professional dancer called for an end to ‘speculation’ about his love life.
The professional dancer and reality star had set tongues wagging in recent weeks.