Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice dance Couple's Choice ✨ BBC Strictly 2021 

Only just realised he covers her ears at the start to lead her into his world and she later covers his to lead him into hers💔💕

There are two types of good Couple's Choice. The first is the style of Bill Bailey where you play into the celebrity's strengths and get them doing something technically challenging which really shows them off. The second is this. Using the dance to express the person. The dancing in almost silence was amazing, but the moment before that was even more important. Rose covered Giovanni's ears and then, for the first time in the series, led him. She invited him into the sound of her world. And it wasn't sad or dramatic. She kept smiling - her world is happy and she can dance! Giovanni is a genius with this choreography, and Rose nailed it. A few technical bits like Craig said, but I can't wait to see this dance get the 40 it deserves in the final.

The series where we saw Giovanni grow up. Compassion, patience, kindness and all while taking his humour with him. It shone through

I started to lose my hearing when I was 26 I loved dancing. I can’t listen to music anymore. I didn’t realise that the music stopped for a while In this until someone told me. Watching this made me cry. I am much older now. I loved this totally she so beautiful In every way. I think she is amazing and so is he. Very beautiful and moving.❤️

I know I won't be the only one to think this but wow. Absolutely sensational on all accounts. So incredibly tasteful while remaining equally impactful. This solidified that they're my winners

So powerful that they danced part of it in silence. Well done Rose and Giovanni!!!

This was a piece of art that literally made you stop and understand completely how it is to live as somebody else.

Did anybody else hear Giovanni tell Rose he loved her at the end! 🥰 They have something so special, you can feel their chemistry, you can see that he absolutely adores her!

This was extraordinary. The way she managed to show what it was like to be deaf, was one of the unique features of a dance ever. This showed that deaf people can do anything. Rose is a real CONTENDER! The choreography was unbelievable, and she nailed it. This was one of the best contemporary dances on Strictly. My score: 10

Gio’s “I love you” at the end is so sweet 🥺

when he said 'i love you' at the end

He said 'I love you' at the end, and I believe he does. Pure magical joy, and so very moving.

a very special young lady, changing the landscape for the deaf community, deserves all the plaudits she gets along with Gio who has embraced her world and created the most amazing dances.

THAT SILENCE!!!! Showing us all what it's like for her when dances ever week - WOW SO POWERFUL!! Gio and Rose to win xxxxx

I love this soft protective side to Giovanni. Rose has been the perfect partner for him, and he for her.

I remember watching this the first time and crying when the music cut out. I still get choked up now. The fact that "couple's choice" has evolved into a dance piece that tells the story of the celeb's life is beautiful, and I think this is one was SO wonderfully done, in every element.

Gio: "I love you"🥺🥺 I'm in tears I've never cried like this because of a dance, I love this partnership so much!!!❤❤

I never usually enjoy Couple's Choice (I can count the ones I love on one hand) but this was something else. Rose and Giovanni's partnership is one of the most special I've ever seen on this show, and this dance, narratively, emotionally, and in terms of performance, was absolutely stunning. I'm sure it'll be reprised in the final and will get a deserved 40.

They are so special together but Rose is so extra special on her own, so natural, no pretence at all !

Rose & Gio have been nominated for a BAFTA award for this dance “Silent moment”. Please VOTE for them. They are up against some tough competition so will need all our votes. 🌹🦎

I've watched strictly for many years,this is by far the best dance in all years I've watched

Rose has brought such a lovely side of Gio out this year, the way he looks at her 😩😩 this was absolutely beautiful and like he said, the scores don’t really matter for this dance as it was the representation what mattered. i was in tears thankyou rose for sharing your story with us x

I think that this is as much a life changing experience for Giovanna. His smile through this dance is pure joy .

"I just want to be part of your symphony".... There couldn't have been a more perfect song choice. This was so moving and I don't ever want to forget the way it makes me feel to watch it.

Loved the part where Rose covered Giovanni’s ears and brought him into her world! Amazing choreography 💛

I'm a grumpy middle aged man who is forced to watch strictly every week unless I can blag the football! But these 2 gave me a lump in my throat a tear to the eye, beautiful amazing wow, Craig needs a stern talking to, I'll be voting for them now. Gorgeous.

This happened the same year I lost half my hearing to complications after covid. Rose was such an inspiration to me and helped me cope when I found myself in a very dark place and this performance still has me in tears of joy when I see it.

I hold this dance close to my heart . Not only was it beautiful, it was the one of the last dances my grandad ever saw on strictly because after this week he died . I just always cry while watching it. But he said something to me . He said “This girls going to win” Damn was he right ❤❤❤

Giovanni has found in Rose someone who he can truly admire and respect, taking him away from his usual routine and values. She has made him a better person.😘

I've never seen a piece of dance quite as moving as that (certainly not on Strictly). I've watched it twice now and I'm not ashamed to say; I have cried both times. Beautiful, impactful , thought provoking... that righ there is art in it's purest form. A brilliant partnership and my favourite dance on the show, ever.

So many people will forget that in the silent section, nothing changed for Rose. Deaf awareness needs to be taugh to everyone. A hearing person will never understand the barriers they face in everyday life but we can try any break down some of those barriers. Rose on strictly has brought the deaf community to the centre stage and for that I will be eternally greatful!

I have loved every routine Rose & Giovanni have done but seriously, this was on another level. I bet everyone who watched it had a little cry, I know I did.

When they said they had a surprise in the middle, I genuinely didn’t see this coming and was completely blown away. Absolutely stunning! Love watching them dance together 🤍

Thank you for letting us into your world for a moment Rose ❤️ It meant so much to me as a disabled person to see disability celebrated rather than mourned.

Lots of people say Rose is amazing for a disabled person. As a disabled person I think she’s just amazing. She’s sweet, funny and an amazing dancer.

This was the most magnetic dance and I absolutely adore them as a pairing. Their relationship , respect and trust is unparalleled in my opinion. As much as I highly agree she deserved a 40, I respect Craig for judging her as an equal and not scoring a ten just because she’s deaf. Because that’s why she’s on the show, to be seen as an equal. It proves he doesn’t see her for her disability, but for her dancing. At least, that’s what I took from it. My winners, have been since week one. X

Gio: 'I love you' 🥺🥺🥺

So so special to watch and so moving. What a beautiful tribute to the deaf community and a great way to bring people together because inclusion for all is so important. Giovanni lost me when he told Rose he loved her and then her words to him after were just the sweetest thing. I love them both so much. My winners, what a bond they have. Amazing! 👏💜

Honestly, I haven't kept up with Strictly in years; it felt over-commercialised and there just wasn't any draw for me. Then I saw this. I didn't know she was deaf, had no idea in fact which of the two was the professional, and watched without sound the first time. Even on second viewing, with sound, I didn't know professional from star or that the reason for the music cutting was to invite the audience into the world of a hard-of-hearing individual. Now on my countless watch through, knowing Rose is deaf and not a professional dancer, my heart skips a beat; it is a truly beautiful dance for a truly beautiful pairing and I am 100% in love. Rose has an infectious joy, Giovanni is such a wonderful instructor, they've both learned so much from each other and absolutely deserve to win on pure skill and talent. Perfection all round and has reignited my love for dance and Strictly

I don't mind admitting that I sobbed during this dance, then again when Rose thanked Gio before they got their scores. This is absolutely history in the making and I'm so glad I've been here to watch it.

I’m still I tears. I’ve been watching strictly for seven years, and I’ve never been so moved by a performance. I want these two to win!🥺💗💖

Simply moving and elegant. I just cannot get over how groundbreaking that surprise was...to dance with no music and still dance on time...if we all spend a few moments in someone else's shoes. Wow. My champions!!!

Outstanding ! I was crying because I am deaf and I'm proud of it !!!!!!! I don't know if they've got partners but Giovanni has met his match in Rose.

Surely I’m not the only one sensing some slight romantic tension between these two? The way they both looked at one another at the end before going in for a hug, god it made my heart flutter. 😭♥️ Rose truly brings out a gentler, warmer side of Giovanni I’ve never seen before, and the hopeless romantic in me can’t help but root for these two to get together. But personal wishful thinking aside, what a beautiful heck of a performance that was. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve re-watched this, but it still gets me every time. Thank you both for bringing so much heart to your performance each week. You’re already my winners for this season. 🏆💛

I'm so grateful Rose shared her world with us in this dance. It was absolutely stunning, and there was definitely not a dry eye in the house! This is an incredible way of utilising Couples' Choice, and I can't thank these two enough for giving us such a gorgeous story and routine ❤

I absolutely love Rose & Giovanni their so raw and beautiful they put so much emotion into their dances that it warms my heart I really hope I live long enough to see the final of this show iv made my first target my 21st but my chemo is making me so weak but these two give me the fight I need to make it through being totally deaf she made such a brave and bold decision to take part and her partnership with Gio is so sweet he's shown such a sensitive side since having Rose as a dance partner. I hope and pray they at least make the final and I'm here to see it, Let's get together get them there! PLEASE VOTE ROSE & GIOVANNI TO WIN STRICYLY! 🙏

i love you - that is a real partnership. i think hes learned a lot from Rose, it's so beautiful to see their true friendship, understanding and respect for each other. really powerful - still crying now

WOW, WOW, WOW. BEST DANCE EVER ON STRICTLY.

This was an art piece. It transcended dance. I’ve never said that before about Strictly and I may never again. So special. ❤️

The sheer joy on her face is so moving

I hope Gio and Rose are really proud of themselves after this. Rose is really dispelling the myth that disability is a negative attribute - it’s simply different. From everything Gio has said he’s explained he’s learnt a lot from Rose. We can all learn from people who experience the world in a different way and this dance was a beautiful expression of that.

Lots of comments about her winning now. Maybe, but it seems like such a tiny achievement when compared to the message she sent to the nation on Saturday. She shouldn’t be remembered as the strictly winner, she should be remembered as the person who brought understanding and love to the deaf community. Better, imho, than a glitterball trophy. I’m in awe of both of them.

Words can't express how beautiful this is

I loved tonight's performance by Rose and Giovanni,it was so moving and emotional and dare I say emotive for those of us in the hearing community. It was beautiful. Can I just say I have NEVER seen Giovanni so emotional. I think this is the best he has ever choreographed. Dare I say he has found a woman of substance and has stepped up his game. They are great and the glitter ball is theirs to lose.

The most Amazing Couple ever .Could watch them all day xx

This duo is something else! You can sense the joy and trust between them. Giovanni's choreos are always so beautiful as well! Fingers crossed they make it to the final, can't wait to see more of them.

this is so touching because rose is a girl with a disability that causes her to see the world so differently and when we got to be in her footsteps for a moment it was incredibly moving and heartfelt.

This has to be the most beautiful moment of strictly I’ve ever seen

I legitimately cried at this. I'm so glad she's bringing awareness to the deaf community and showing people what she experiences. And I'm so proud of Giovanni as well. They both brought beauty to the show.

I will totally mirror Anton's comments about this being the best thing I have seen on Strictly Come Dancing. Give Rose and Gio the glitterball trophy now. Absolutely amazing.

I will never forget this dance. Cried my eyes out. Outstandingly beautiful in every way. What a partnership!

This was absolutely beautiful. Rose should be absolutely proud of herself because she nails it every week!! And Gio is the choreography master!! They absolutely need to win!! I love them so much!! 🥺💗 EDIT: Yes I spelt Gio’s name wrong the first time 😅😅

As a young deaf women it's amazing to see more repersentation in the main media although I do wish this video was captioned. Hats off to the dancers though who did a wonderful job.

Giovanni is incredible he has so much patience for every partner he has been with they deserved the win

The best couples choice I have seen, also part of the routine with no music I mean I literally can't! An emotional deserved score for Rose. well done!

I think this dance is quite simply the best dance I have ever seen on Strictly. So emotional, so moving, such a testament to Rose and Gio. They have had such an emotional impact on all of us and especially the community that Rose inhabits. God bless Rose and Gio for bringing this to our attention. I do hope they win.

When a dance transcends being more than just entertainment. It is inspiring, educational, uplifting, joyful and moving. Thank you Rose and Giovanni! 🙌🏼💖

She has to win. Makes me cry every week but this was STUNNING

Beautiful 😍 cried my eyes out when we entered Rose's world 🥲

Stunning. “I love you” caps it off perfectly. Love it. ❤️❤️❤️🙌🙌🙌🥰🥰🥰

She is simply mesmerizing. I have enjoyed so many dancers on Strictly over the years but I don't think I have ever felt so moved as I do when I watch Rose. Just incredible.

That was beautiful, she looked like a fairy that had decided to share dance and joy with a human. Has made me rethink not watching Strictly🤩😍

Sometimes you watch a dance and you just know that it will stay with you forever. Maybe it’s flawless like Danny’s Samba or hilarious like Ed’s Salsa. And maybe it’s so beautiful and moving that you just know you’ll never forget it. That was this dance. The most beautiful routine I have ever seen. Thank you, Rose and Gio.

I am so happy they got into the finials , I hope they win.

I have been watching Strictly come dancing for a long time, and this is the first time I cried whilst watching Rosie and Givani dance. What an emotional thought provoking routine it was? The minute the music stopped and they carried on dancing my heart just stopped and made me realise my God this is how Rosie is, that's her world and yet when she dances with such happiness and and confidence that we just forget she's deaf. Well done to Givani for choreographic a beautiful dance routine. I really want them to win, I think it's about time Givani won, the amount of times he's been in the final and runner up it's definitely his time to win now!! Rosi & Givani to win Aj & Kai runner up.

I’m not ashamed to say I burst into tears watching this- it’s one of the most moving dances, well, pieces of art, I have even seen. Huge congratulations to Rose and Giovanni.

When he says I love you I believe him.. Who wouldnt

Rose and Giovanni to win!!😍

I have a mild to moderate hearing loss linked to my Turner Syndrome! I wear a hearing aid, although I'll hopefully wear 2 eventually! Rose encourages me to accept myself and not to allow my condition to stop me from doing things

I wonder if any of the other pro dancers feel that these two are closer just gio teaching rose to dance, they really make a lovely couple.

I know they have to make it a competition but this is what dance, music and art is about a powerful message that is more than words!

The silent part is exactly long enough for the chorus. They show what Rose hears then what we hear. That is just amazing.

Go on Rose . I want you to WIN🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

Blokey bloke here watching Strictly with my family for the first time. That was A-MA-ZING. Incredibly moving, moving me to tears especially during THAT part. I don’t see a talented disabled person. I just see an incredibly talented person.

Rose and Giovanni are simply the best ❤❤❤ hopefully they would reach the finals

I love this partnership, and the change in Giovanni is amazing. He amplifies what we should generate....acceptance and diversity. This dance was brilliant and it made me cry, the silence of the music in the middle just shoved it home. Thank you Rose and Giovanni

A lot of the Couple's Choice routines this year have felt very awkward to me but this was absolutely beautiful, seeing both of them throughout the dance, especially when the silence dropped, it really took my breath away, this is one the dances I'm gonna remember for a long time.

The most beautiful dance I've ever seen on Strictly for so many reasons. Rose moves with the grace of a professional ballet dancer. Brilliant choreography. Inspirational.

Its easily one of the dances in strictly history and my favourite of hers. All the lifts were beautifully done, it was fluid, it had so much narrative and story, the footwork was sharp and timing was there, it had grace, sensitivity, strength and emotion everything needed for a Contemporary. This is quite clearly couples choice done right and having it barefoot and silent and everything was sublime. The silent scene was one of the best moments in a strictly dance ive ever seen. I want this done in the final so it gets 40 and it makes me want to see their Showdance. Just mesmerising and Giovanni is amazing. *10/10* 💖💖💖😪😪😪

Just glorious. She’s one of the best things about Eastenders and Strictly right now. Stunning,

Just stunning. The way Gio tells Rose he loves her at the end of the dance is the perfect end to a perfect routine. Beautiful ❤️

This is powerful beyond words, but the ‘I love you’ and the end has the be the most powerful emotion I’ve ever felt 🥰

Only four days to go until they win the glitterball!

I’ve watched this atleast 50,747 times why do I still cry like a baby each time!!!! Iconic! So poignant!

As a medium to educate all on diversity and accessibility, this was more powerful than words. This is art in its truest form.

Everytime it gets to the quiet part the special part my heart 😭

Absolutely stunning. When it went silent, I gasped and immediately started crying. What a breathtakingly moving performance & incredible partnership. I’m just so happy to witness it. It will be a travesty if these two don’t lift the glitterball trophy at the end of the competition!

I loved how in the background it works as a visual for hearing

There are moments where I cry because something makes me sad…..we all do. But then there are those rare moments when something is so beautiful, so wonderfully fantastic, and the tears of happiness start to flow. Thank you Rose and Giovanni, we all needed this tonight😍

This is my favourite song and my favourite couple 😂