Ashley Roberts looks smitten as boyfriend Giovanni Pernice wraps his arm around her on romantic stroll
The former Pussycat Doll singer and the Strictly Come Dancing professional enjoyed a passionate kiss while shopping in Leeds
ASHLEY Roberts has been pictured enjoying a romantic stroll around Leeds with boyfriend Giovanni Pernice.
The Pussycat Dolls singer, 37, and the ballroom professional have finally gone public with their long-rumoured romance.
The loved-up couple wrapped up warm from the January chill as they picked up some health foods in the shopping centre.
Ashley donned a matching trouser and jumper ensemble with a long-length grey coat and black scarf.
Giovanni looked suave in a black tracksuit with matching waterproof coat and a logo hat.
Their passionate embrace comes in the middle of the Strictly Come Dancing tour which covers Leeds and Manchester this weekend before moving across the country.
The pro dancer, 28, and former Pussycat Doll – who both danced on the latest series but were not partnered together – have been dating for months, but the pair have tried to keep it under wraps.
The Sun revealed that Ashley and Giovanni were dating earlier this year, and the new couple flew out to the US to spend Christmas with her family.
Speaking on a recent episode of Lorriane, when the host asked about holidaying with his new girlfriend, Giovanni confirmed: “We spent time together, yes.”
She then noted that it was “early days” for the relationship, but hoped it went well, and Giovanni said: “Thank you.”
The couple were pictured kissing after leaving a Nando’s last week.
Ashley and pro partner Pasha Kovalev, 38, reached the final but fans turned on her over her previous dance experience.
The Sun had told of her and Giovanni – a finalist with Steps star Faye Tozer – growing close in rehearsals but the pair tried to keep it under wraps at first.
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