Debbie McGee: Giovanni Pernice shows support as she marks Paul Daniels wedding anniversary
DEBBIE MCGEE, who reached the final of Strictly Come Dancing in 2017 with professional partner Giovanni Pernice, shared a sweet snap of herself and her late husband Paul Daniels on their wedding day on Twitter to celebrate 31 years since tying the knot.
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Debbie McGee, 60, called her late husband, Paul Daniels, who died aged 77 in 2016, a “very special man” as she reminisced on their nuptials.
The former magician’s assistant revealed it was 31 years ago today she and Paul tied the knot.
In the beautiful wedding photo, Debbie and Paul both beamed away to the camera after becoming husband and wife.
Debbie sported brown curly locks and wore smoky eye-shadow plus a pink lip for her big day.
31 years ago today I married this very special man
Debbie captioned the image: “31 years ago today I married this very special man.”
The TV favourite received support from her former Strictly Come Dancing professional partner, Giovanni Pernice, who liked her snap.
Many of the star’s 41,100 followers also commented to share their love.
One person wrote: “Thinking of you Debbie, Sending you hugs.”
“Sending you lots of love today Debbie,” said another.
A third added: “Aww such a lovely photo, sending big hugs.”
Debbie and Giovanni built a close friendship whilst competing together on Strictly Come Dancing.
The star recently recalled the moment she knew she “wanted” the Italian dancer on the BBC One show.
Chatting with professional dancer Janette Manrara on her YouTube vlog, Talks with Janette, Debbie opened up about her Strictly journey.
She said she didn’t enter into the BBC competition with a particular professional partner in mind.
“Whoever it is I’m going to have a good time with,” she spilled.
However, it wasn’t long before she was introduced to Giovanni.
“What happened was, on that very first day we started learning the launch show dance and I had this one little bit with Giovanni, just six steps our something,” Debbie explained. “And that was it, then I knew I wanted Giovanni. Then.
“We just connected,” she added.
“So, it was love at first dance with Giovanni?” Janette quipped, prompting the star to reply: “Yeah, it was.
“He said the same about me,” she said.
“He was crossing all his fingers that he would get you,” Janette chipped in. “I think a few of the boys really wanted to dance with you, to be honest!