STRICTLY Come Dancing viewers were left in tears this evening as Ranvir Singh emotionally apologised to professional partner Giovanni Pernice after their elimination.
The pair narrowly missed out on a spot in next weekend’s final after losing the dance off against Jamie Laing.
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Ranvir, 43, was visibly upset by the news – but appeared to be more concerned about how the pro was feeling.
Speaking to host Tess Daly, the Good Morning Britain presenter said: “I’m just really sorry for him [Gio], he’s worked so hard and been in so many finals that I’m really sorry I couldn’t do it for you. Sorry.”
Giovanni, 31, was shocked by the kind words as he responded: “You don’t have to be sorry at all, we’ve both worked very hard, you’ve been an absolute dream to work with.
“You are a true hero, your job at 3 o’clock in the morning then you come in the room and dance with me.
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“More than anything you’ve grown as a person and this for me is the most rewarding thing that I could ask for, so well done to you. Well done.”
Fans at home found the touching display all too much, and flocked to Twitter to share their reaction to the sweet exchange.
One wrote: “I’ve loved watching Ranvir on Strictly and so I’ve just shed a few tears. Hope she’s starting to believe how talented and beautiful she really is.”
Another agreed: “Seeing @ranvir01 saying sorry to @pernicegiovann1 and thinking she has nothing to be sorry about. Absolute star!”
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A third said: “It’s the way Ranvir immediately started apologising like I knew she would, but Giovanni was having none of it and immediately told her how brilliant she was.”
One more simply tweeted: “Now I’m crying.”
Viewers were outraged that Ranvir and Giovanni were sent home over Jamie and his pro partner Karen Hauer, with tonight the latter’s fourth time in the dance off.
The judges were split over the decision, with head Shirley Ballas forced to cast the final vote.
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Despite the fury at their exit, viewers are excited to see how Ranvir and Giovanni’s relationship blossoms, with the pair’s sizzling chemistry raising eyebrows since they were first paired together for the BBC One dance show.
Shirley previously commented on their “flirting and teasing” in the routines, and on Friday 31-year-old Giovanni shared a glimpse at their late night text messages.
Giovanni was even caught whispering “come on baby” to Ranvir as they danced together last weekend, with the private moment picked up by his microphone.
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But the duo also turn up the heat when they’re not performing, with Gio affectionately kissing his partner’s head while listening to the judges’ feedback, and calling her a “beautiful princess” on social media.
When she was first announced as a Strictly competitor, Ranvir admitted she’d be open to the show’s infamous curse, adding: “Well, I am single!”
The GMB star recently split from husband Ranjeet Singh Dehal, who she shares eight-year-old son Tushaan with.
Giovanni previously dated two Strictly contestants in Georgia May Foote and Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts, who he broke up with in January.
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