Strictly legends Giovanni Pernice and Anton Du Beke have joined forces for an exciting new project set to air next year.
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Taking to Instagram, Giovanni teased the upcoming programme by sharing a video of the stars lapping up the Sicilian sunshine. The duo appeared in high spirits as they sped around in a lavish boat, exchanging jokes and laughing.
Giovanni announced the news on Instagram
Alongside the sun-soaked post, Giovanni included the caption: "Finally we can share this… It's official!! #AdventuresinSicily is coming! To say this has been a dream project is an understatement!
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"Me and @mrantondubeke are going to be in my much-loved home of Sicily dancing, laughing and having the time of our lives! I cannot wait for viewers in the UK to come on this journey with us. See you in the Sicilian sun in 2023 on @bbc @bbcone @bbciplayer!"
© Photo: RexGiovanni and Anton joined forces
Their new travel show – Anton and Giovanni: Adventures in Sicily - is a three-part factual series that sees the duo jet off to Giovanni's native Sicily for a holiday of a lifetime.
Fans were delighted by the news, with one commenting: "Can't wait for this!! Sicily is wonderful, plus you two are fabulous together!" whilst a second penned: "I hate it when they say coming soon. I wanna see it noooow!"
"Sun, sea, Sicily, Anton, Gio... This has everything!" noted a third, and a fourth excitedly chimed: "This is just the best news!!!" followed by two red heart emojis.
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Giovanni's new project update comes after he addressed romance rumours cited in The Daily Mail. Taking to his Instagram Stories, the professional dancer penned an enraged message alongside a snippet of MailOnline's article bearing the headline: 'Gi-you wanna take my number? Strictly's Giovanni Pernice laughs with a mystery blonde during a night out in Soho'.
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Setting the record straight, Giovanni penned: "LOL… Your imagination cracks me up [laughing face emoji], I'm waiting for an Uber with a phone in my hand".
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