SHE won the glitterball trophy after making Strictly history as the first deaf person to appear on the show.
Now Rose Ayling-Ellis and her professional partner Giovanni Pernice have revealed the secret behind becoming champions.
Speaking at the launch of the Strictly tour, the dancers explained they had a winning combination of a "special connection" and not feeling under pressure to be the best.
Giovanni told The Sun: "It's more about the connection. It's been good from day one.
"We understood each other. We didn't have much pressure about winning the show.
"And I was more relaxed into the teaching this year.
"We really work well together, we have a fantastic connection. We respect each other."
Rose added: "It's about good communication and having fun, that's what makes such a good partnership and why we get on really well."
Last week Gio, 31, revealed his tattoo tribute to his EastEnders star partner Rose, 27, to commemorate them winning the show.
The pair were a smash hit on the 2021 series, and won over the hearts of the nation – and also scooped the coveted to Glitterball.
Giovanni's latest ink celebrates their success, and their growing friendship,
Taking to Instagram, the Italian hunk shared his new tattoo with his followers.
The inking features the Strictly Glitterball trophy with “SCD” written through it.
Then underneath it features the date of the show’s final on December 18.
He wrote in a caption alongside the image: “We are the champions, we are the champions”.
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Giovanni also tagged Rose in the post as well as penning: “Welcome home!”
Meanwhile, earlier this week, the pair gave fans a glimpse at what life on the Strictly tour is like.
The hilarious duo shared a series of clips as they messed around backstage in their dressing gowns during the dress rehearsal.
Giovanni told his followers: “Dress run is going well.”
The 31-year-old then turned to Rose saying: “It’s nice to dance with you again.”
The EastEnders actress replied: “Yeah, it’s lovely to dance again and it brings back happy memories.”
Strictly Come Dancing Live! kicked off in Birmingham last week. Buy tickets here.
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