They’ve been plagued by rumours of a romance during their time on Strictly Come Dancing, with even judge Shirley Ballas commenting on their chemistry.
And Giovanni Pernice and Ranvir Singh, 43, did little to stop speculation after the professional dancer kissed the TV presenter during their routine on Saturday.
To mark the end of their incredible Viennese Waltz to She Used To Be Mine from Waitress, Giovanni, 30, planted a sweet kiss on his celeb partner’s forehead.
So sweet! Giovanni Pernice and Ranvir Singh did little to stop speculation of a romance after the pro dancer kissed on the TV presenter during their routine on Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing Musicals Week special
Fans also claimed that they spotted the Italian kissing Ranvir another two times during the routine, with the duo putting on an emotional display on the dancefloor.
Viewers were delighted with the sweet moments, taking to Twitter to share their opinions on what the kisses meant.
One person penned: ‘I will not be surprised if Ranvir and Giovanni announce they are together next year.’
While another added: ‘I really hope Ranvir and Giovanni win. Their chemistry is sizzling and that dance was just stunning’.
Wow! The dancing duo impressed the judges with a beautiful Viennese Waltz to She Used To Be Mine from the musical Waitress
Judge Motsi Mabuse was left emotional after the routine, telling them: ‘I was moved from your words from your VT and I think every mom has a connection, but I’m more emotional about your dancing!
‘Because now you’ve finally come into you… all your qualities came together today. For me that was such a magic moment.’
While Craig Revel Horwood said: ‘You told the story so naturally was totally real and believable… apart from the pastry rolling at the beginning!
‘Your back is beautiful, it goes on for days…. little advice, the spin back in was a little messy. You’ve come a long way should be so proud.’
Emotional: They both completely committed to telling the song’s story during the routine
Reaction: Strictly fans were delighted with the sweet moments, taking to Twitter to share their opinions on what the kisses meant
And Shirley, who gave them a standing ovation, added: ‘I was captivated, it was like poetry in motion. I feel like you’ve found yourself.
‘And the freckle! That was probably the best footwork I’ve seen on Strictly. Your frame was phenomenal.’
The duo ended up with an impressive 27 points at the end, with all the judges giving them 9s.
Ranvir and Giovanni’s time on the show has been plagued by rumours of a romance, with the star’s both shutting down such talk several times.
Speculation started flying once more after the emergence of an unheard audio clip which was shared to Strictly’s Instagram account on Wednesday.
Giovanni can be heard saying: ‘Love you. Surprise. It’s our song, baby girl. I love this song. I love you, let’s go,’ ahead of their American Smooth dance last week.
However a source previously told MailOnline: ‘The romance viewers think they see between them is just for TV.
‘They have forged a close friendship but there isn’t a spark like that between them. Both of them are getting tired of the rumours.’
Ranvir also appeared on Monday’s episode of Good Morning Britain as host Piers Morgan teased her about speculation she and Giovanni had hit it off.
Incredible: The duo sizzled on the dancefloor and ended up with an impressive score of 27
In character: Ranvir started the routine by rolling pastry in a make-shift kitchen
The pair had been seen linking arms as they left Elstree Studios after filming It Takes Two on Sunday.
But Ranvir insisted the steamy performances the couple have put on during Strictly are just for the cameras.
She said: ‘It’s quite funny isn’t it? I’ve watched the show before and you want to believe in the dream. That’s part of the magic of Strictly. It’s make believe, it’s fantasy it’s beautiful.’
Piers joked he reckons romance is blooming between the pair, saying: ‘Let the record show I’ve asked about the hand holding pics and there’s no denial. I’m looking at the pics and I just think, 2+2=4’.
‘I love you… this is our song, baby girl’: It comes after Ranvir and Giovanni continued to fuel romance rumours as unheard audio clip revealed his tender words on Wednesday
The Strictly contestant responded: ‘I think you should stick to words, you’re rubbish at maths.’
Ranvir also brushed off any such talk as she declared there’s no room in her life for anyone apart from her son and her dog in a candid interview with Prima magazine.
Speaking about her home life, Ranvir, who shares son Tushaan, eight, with estranged husband Ranjeet Singh Dehal, said her focus is on her son and new dog Shmizzels.
She explained: ‘Will there ever be any room for another person with my son and I? We have a dog now, too!
‘We got him in lockdown; he’s a little cockapoo called Shmizzels. He’s so cute and needy, the poor little thing. I love him and I can’t imagine life without him now.’