Giovanni Pernice Responds To Made In Chelsea Star Dating Rumours Amid Maura Higgins Split

30 November 2021, 11:18

Maura shows archive footage as she laments not having new holiday footage

Capital FM

By Capital FM

Giovanni Pernice was rumoured to be dating Made In Chelsea star Verity Bowditch following his split from Maura Higgins.

Listen to this article

Loading audio...

Giovanni Pernice has addressed the rumours he’s ‘dating’ Made In Chelsea star Verity Bowditch just a month after splitting from Maura Higgins.

There was speculation that Strictly Come Dancing professional had been ‘secretly dating’ the 26-year-old, according to tabloids, with a source claiming he had ‘fallen head over heels for Verity’.

Molly-Mae Hague Shows Fans Inside New House After Putting Up Christmas Decorations

However, the pro dancer has now slammed the rumours, taking to his Instagram Stories to address his love life.

Sharing a statement over the weekend, Giovanni wrote: “Happy Sunday beautiful people. Always wanting to speak the truth over here.”

Giovanni Pernice told fans he's not dating anyone
Giovanni Pernice told fans he's not dating anyone. Picture: Alamy
Giovanni Pernice denied the Verity Bowditch dating rumours
Giovanni Pernice denied the Verity Bowditch dating rumours. Picture: @pernicegiovann1/Instagram

He continued: “It's news to me that I am dating, didn't know anything about it lol. At the moment as you all know it’s all about dancer, dance, dancer, which is wonderfulll daaaaarling [sic].

“That’s the reality, no drama here. Have a great day - ‘THE SUN’ is shining!”

Giovanni is currently competing on Strictly with EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, who he was also rumoured to be involved with romantically.

Maura Higgins and Giovanni Pernice split last month
Maura Higgins and Giovanni Pernice split last month. Picture: @maurahiggins/Instagram
Giovanni Pernice slammed rumours that he's 'dating' Verity Bowditch
Giovanni Pernice slammed rumours that he's 'dating' Verity Bowditch. Picture: @veritybowditch/Instagram

This comes just a month after he and Love Island star Maura called time on their relationship after just three months of dating.

Giovanni released a lengthy statement on his Instagram Stories after news broke of their split.

He confirmed that ‘there was absolutely no wrong-doing’ during their romance, adding that ‘great relationships with great people can come to a natural end’.

> Here Are All The Ways You Can Listen To Capital