'They've been on a few dates': Jessica Wright 'secretly dating Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice for a month' after brother Mark introduced them
Jessica Wright, 32, has reportedly struck up a romance with Giovanni Pernice, 27, after meeting through her younger brother Mark.
The pair were spotted enjoying a drink together before watching Dream Girls last month, with an onlooker telling The Sun: 'It was obvious to everyone it was a date. They were talking really closely, leaning into each other.'
The sighting comes after the duo were also seen enjoying some drinks at London hot-spot Soho House, last week.
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Strictly under wraps: Jessica Wright, 32, has reportedly struck up a romance with Giovanni Pernice, 27, after meeting through her younger brother Mark (pictured together last week)
A friend of Jess told The Sun: 'They've been on a few dates, but it's early days.
'They met through her brother Mark's Strictly connections from when he was on the show and they're getting to know each other.'
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Jessica and Giovanni for comment.
Dancing sensation: Whilst Jessica is said to have struck up a romance with Giovanni, she is also believed to be after a spot on Strictly Come Dancing
Giovanni recently reached the Strictly Come Dancing finals with Debbie McGee, 59, - who he was also romantically linked to.
However, Debbie brushed off the claims speaking to Loose Women on Tuesday, as she explained: 'They’re totally ludicrous, we do have a special chemistry, he’s a very special person to me, I’m sure I am to him.
'We love each other to bits, but there’s nothing more than a friendship there.'
Matchmaking brother: Giovanni is said to have been introduced to Jess through Mark Wright - who made it to the Strictly finals in 2014 with Karen Clifton
Giovanni is said to have been introduced to Jess through Mark Wright - who made it to the Strictly finals in 2014 with Karen Clifton.
Whilst Giovanni didn't join the series until the year after, Mark is said to have kept in touch with the Strictly family - helping to make the connection.
Back in 2015, Jess expressed a desire to follow her brother onto the show, after he made it to the final during a season that was won by Caroline Flack.
'I love dancing, so that would be amazing. One day maybe,' she told the Radio Times. '[Mark] got to the final, so who knows? [He] set the bar very high.'
She added: 'He was always a footballer and I was a dancer growing up, so I suppose it’s more up my street. I just think the experience is amazing.'
Strictly professional: Giovanni recently reached the Strictly Come Dancing finals with Debbie McGee, 59, - who he was also romantically linked to
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