BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice declares love to co-star amid emotional end

Giovanni Pernice was left declaring his love for his co-star as their latest journey came to an emotional end. The Strictly Come Dancing star once again teamed up with show judge and friend Anton Du Beke for a new TV series.

Following their trip to Italy last year, their new show sees the duo head to Spain on an epic adventure across Anton's motherland with their trip ending in the very village where Anton's mother was born.

The third and final episode of the series, titled Anton & Giovanni’s Adventures in Spain, aired on Monday night (April 1) and as well as being joined by Strictly co-star Gorka Marquez, Anton's family - including his mum, his wife and his twins - also joined them.

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"Thank you for having me in your country. To say I’m glad to be here is not enough, I came here because I can see my best friend happier," Giovanni told his friend and co-star Anton as they reflected on their Spanish adventure.

Anton then replied: "What a lovely lovely way to spend the summer. Where to next?" given that they had both visited places special to them. Giovanni seemingly hinted that their show would be back again, as he told him: "Well it doesn’t really matter where we’re going as long as we are together. I love you," as the pair embraced.

Anton then told his friend, "I love you too. It’s been great to revisit, lovely memories," as they walked off into the night in Spain.

It comes after Giovanni shared a photo of himself and Anton's family on Instagram as he confirmed the end of the series. Ahead of the final episode airing, he