Pernice and Guaccero Spotted With Diamond Ring
Bianca Guaccero was photographed in Rome with a diamond on her ring finger, fueling engagement rumours with Giovanni Pernice.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Romance
Bianca Guaccero was photographed in Rome on Wednesday with a diamond on her ring finger, sparking engagement rumours with dancer Giovanni Pernice. The couple has been linked for two years and met on the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing, Ballando con le Stelle.
Why it matters
The sighting comes as Pernice's career has been in the spotlight following his exit from Strictly Come Dancing and the release of his memoir. Neither party has publicly confirmed an engagement.
The Daily Mail reported that Guaccero, 45, and Pernice, 36, have been linked for two years. No official confirmation of an engagement has been issued by either party.
The players
Giovanni Pernice
A professional dancer who was axed from Strictly Come Dancing after Amanda Abbington accused him of vile abuse during rehearsals, and who was later cleared of the most serious accusations following a BBC investigation.
Bianca Guaccero
An Italian television personality and dancer who won Ballando con le Stelle, the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing, alongside Pernice.
The details
Guaccero raised her hand to show off the diamond while the couple was out in Rome. The pair also shared a kiss on the Italian show after performing a Rumba routine.
Timeline
Wednesday, November 5, 2026: Guaccero is photographed in Rome with the diamond ring.
Public Profile
The BBC issued an apology to Amanda Abbington and paid her a substantial sum after her legal complaint, while Pernice was cleared of the most serious allegations. The renewed romance coverage arrives as Pernice promotes his memoir Gio: Taking the Lead.
Readers following celebrity relationships can track the couple's public statements through official channels as the engagement rumours develop. Pernice's memoir offers his own account of his departure from Strictly Come Dancing.
The takeaway
Public speculation about private relationships often outpaces confirmed facts, so waiting for official statements from those involved is the most reliable way to follow the story.
What happens next
Pernice's memoir Gio: Taking the Lead is scheduled for release.
Further reading
For more on couples and dating trends, browse our Romance section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mail Online.
