Debbie McGee breaks new ground in bizarre clip as Giovanni keeps 'dating in secret'
DEBBIE MCGEE has boldly put herself out there in a new online venture after reports that her Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Bernice is staying close to his “secret girlfriend”.
Debbie McGee shares Craig Revel-Horwood singing on tour
The 59-year-old former magician’s assistant, who won over the hearts of Strictly Come Dancing viewers to reach the final with Giovanni, 27, last month, has launched herself into Instagram.
Although Debbie McGee has had an account on the social media network for several years, she has rarely used it and, up until now, has preferred to communicate with her fans via Twitter.
All that changed earlier this afternoon, however, as she got to grips with the photo sharing site by posting her first ever story for her 11,000 followers to enjoy.
In the strange clip, Debbie could be heard saying: “So here I am getting used to Instagram and I have found…"
She was cut short by Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood, 52, who could be seen bundled up in a padded winter coat alongside winner Joe McFadden, 42.
Craig interrupted the blonde beauty by bursting into a rendition of Someone Else’s Story from the musical Chess.
Although the song was comically fitting for the moment, Joe appeared confused as he laughed: “Are you singing Chess?!”
Soon afterwards, Debbie demonstrated her commitment to Instagram by posting a snap as well, showing off the walk-in closet at her hotel.
The lavish spot featured a mirror with lights around and a silver door as she captioned the upload: “Loving my walk-in wardrobe at the hotel.
“Very Sweet Charity,” she added.
Meanwhile, Debbie’s professional partner Giovanni has reportedly been spending a lot of time with his “secret girlfriend” despite currently being busy with the Strictly live tour.
The Italian dancer is rumoured to be dating Luba Mushtuk, who is also on the tour alongside Giovanni and Debbie, and the pair appeared close when they stepped out in Leeds last week.
They appeared in high spirits as they wrapped up warm against the brisk weather and headed out of their hotel for another day of rehearsals with the cast of the glitzy show.
Giovanni and Luba’s outing came after claims that the dancer and choreographer felt “uncomfortable” with his bond with Debbi on the series last year.
“Luba and Giovanni are together,” a source told The Sun. “But she doesn’t like Debbie because of their bond.
“She feels how much Gio cares for her,” the insider added.
However, a spokesperson for Giovanni told Express.co.uk last year: “Luba is his professional dance partner who stars opposite him in his solo tour and they are just friends.”