Love is most definitely in the air…

Strictly star Giovanni Pernice has showed off his matching tattoo with new girlfriend Bianca Guaccero.

Giovanni and Bianca seemingly made their relationship official on Ballando con le Stelle: the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing. The pair made it all the way to the final, and ended up winning the series.

Now, Bianca has revealed that Giovanni has made a permanent tribute to her.

Giovanni won the Italian version of Strictly recently (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Strictly star Giovanni Pernice and new girlfriend’s matching tattoos

The actress took to her Instagram to share a slew of loved-up snaps with Giovanni.

As well as a photo of the pair kissing, Bianca uploaded a snap of their matching tattoos on their wrists: the date that they won Ballando con le Stelle.

She captioned the post: “21/12/2018. And how could we ever forget that date that YOU made Irreplaceable. Thank you for everything. Merry Christmas to everyone!”

Bianca gushes over Giovanni

Bianca added: “I wish you to always be able to go beyond the unpleasant things in life and the envy of those who try to dominate or discredit you. Smile and dream on… against all odds… Make it as. as. as possible.

“Do it Intensely. Never lose sight of the goal. This is how your path can never be stopped. This has always been my secret. This day is yours. I love you.”

Dancer Giovanni replied in the comments section and gushed: “Love and thanks to all of you who contributed to making all this happen!!”

Giovanni Pernice and new Strictly girlfriend

Giovanni joined Ballando con le Stelle following his exit from Strictly earlier this year after he was embroiled in a bullying scandal. He was later cleared of 10 of 16 allegations.

Sparks then quickly flew on the dance floor between Giovanni and his partner on the show, actress Bianca Guaccero.

The 34-year-old pro dancer and his Italian actress girlfriend share an age gap of nine years. Bianca is now 43. She was previously married to the Italian film director, Dario Acocella, from 2013 to 2017.

Giovanni has teased wedding news Credit: Rai/YouTube)

Giovanni drops marriage bombshell

Wha’’s more, seeming to confirm their romance Giovanni planted one on Bianca in a passionate lip-lock on air.

Now, it appears marriage could be on the cards for Bianca and Giovanni – who has previously been linked to I’m A Celeb star Maura Higgins and Strictly pro Jowita Przystal.

On Saturday night (December 21), Giovanni was quizzed on whether he would ask Bianca to marry her.

As MailOnline reports, the Italian dancer cheekily responded: “If we win the show, I’ll seriously think about it.”

Strictly star Giovanni Pernice and Bianca Guaccero

It comes after the Daily Mail‘s previous report that the Strictly star has already met Bianca’s family in Bitonto, Southern Italy.

What’s more, in November, the couple couldn’t stop gushing about each other.

In an official clip shared by the show on X, the Giovanni is heard saying: “Bianca is my priority. She has been my priority from the beginning. She is still my priority today and will be until the end of the show and beyond.”

Bianca feels similarly about her beau. “Being someone’s priority is something new for me. I have always been the one taking care of others. It’s an amazing feeling. It’s something I’m discovering at the age of 43,” she said in response.