Faye Tozer: Giovanni Pernice 'goes on' about Debbie McGee - Strictly star speaks out
FAYE TOZER has revealed her Strictly Come Dancing 2018 professional partner Giovanni Pernice “goes on about” Debbie McGee, whom he was paired with on the BBC show last year.
Strictly's Faye Tozer updates fans on her Tango practice progress
The 42-year-old Strictly Come Dancing 2018 hopeful spoke out about the relationship Giovanni, 28, has with former finalist Debbie McGee, 59.
Faye praised her predecessor’s performance on the series, telling The Telegraph’s Talking Strictly podcast: “She was so amazing on the show last year. It was incredible.
“Giovanni goes on about her so much. It’s lovely,” she added.
“They’re really good friends, it’s so nice.”
Giovanni goes on about Debbie so much. It’s lovely
Earlier this week, Italian heartthrob Giovanni Pernice gushed over Debbie McGee as he wished her a happy 60th birthday on social media.
Sharing a message in view of his 85,000 Twitter followers, he wrote: “Happy bday to my amazing @thedebbiemcgee!!
“Love ya soooooo much and I miss you! Have the best day and I will see you very soon!”(sic)
The pair struck up a friendship on Strictly last year and have remained close ever since.
Debbie has voiced her support for Giovanni and his new partner Faye this series, admitting she’s “biased” because of her connection with the pro.
She previously told the podcast she was backing the duo, saying: “I really want them to do well.
“I just want her to do her best because I had such a great time and I’ve made such a great friend in Giovanni.”
Meanwhile, this week, Faye was asked if she felt pressure to make it to the Strictly final after Debbie achieved the milestone with Giovanni last year.
“Not at all,” she insisted. “I’m trying to take it week-by-week because nothing’s guaranteed.
“I’ve seen in past series where amazing dancers have gone out week six, seven, and you just wow, wow, how does that happen?” the Steps star continued.
“I just want to make sure I get the full experience, I do my best week-by-week and just cross my fingers and keep going.”
Faye revealed the training methods Giovanni uses in order to help hr perfect her moves every week, saying: “He sends me links of competition stuff to watch, so I can be inspired by other girls.
“It’s lovely to see it done properly,” she laughed.
This week, the Strictly couple are busy rehearsing a Tango to Blondie’s Call Me.
They dazzled the judges with their sizzling Theatre and Jazz performance last weekend, just missing out on a perfect 40 by one point.
Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturday at 7.05pm on BBC One.