Strictly’s Ranvir Singh makes cheeky joke about naked Giovanni Pernice as he surprises her with sweet message

STRICTLY Come Dancing’s Ranvir Singh made a cheeky joke about naked Giovanni Pernice as he surprised her with a sweet message today.

Romance rumours have circled the pair throughout their time on the BBC One dance show, which came to an end on Saturday [19 December].

And it appears the sparks are still flying between the two even though they’re no longer dancing together.

The 43-year-old star is filling in for Lorraine Kelly as the host of ITV morning show Lorraine this week, and 31-year-old Giovanni sent a video message for her first day.

Appearing in a what appeared to be a fluffy dressing gown and a baseball cap, the hunk said: “After smashing the dancefloor you’re sitting now in the chair presenting one of the biggest show on TV.

“I’m so proud of you, I’m really, really, really proud of you – you are just incredible.

“Best of luck, I’m sure everything will be fine, we know you can do your job and now you’re a dancer.”

Blowing a kiss to the camera, Giovanni signed off: “Lots of love, darling.”

Looking flustered, Ranvir giggled: “Oh bless his heart, was it only me who noticed he wasn’t wearing anything under that cardi?

“Anyway, never mind. Thank you beautiful Giovanni, what a nice boy he is!”

Last night, Ranvir admitted that she had a “connection” with the Strictly hunk as she reflected on their journey together in a sweet Instagram post.

She called him a “beautiful, passionate dancer” – fuelling speculation that there is more to their relationship than meets the eye.

From romantic pet names for each other, secret whispers, and late night texts – fans have picked up on the pair’s sizzling chemistry over their weeks on Strictly.

Even head judge Shirley Ballas commented on their “flirting and teasing” during the routines, with one particularly steamy dance leaving some convinced that they’d shared a cheeky snog live on air.

Earlier this month, the show’s microphones picked up Giovanni privately whispering “come on, baby” to his partner as they danced together.

And “baby” isn’t his only pet name for the Good Morning Britain presenter, also being caught referring to her as “my darling” and calling her a “beautiful princess” on social media.

Both stars were single when they joined the show, with Ranvir even saying she’d be open to the infamous Strictly Curse after splitting from husband Ranjeet.