The impressive dance moves aren’t the only reason we tune in!
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GORKA MÁRQUEZ
Spanish pro Gorka has been a fan favourite since he first appeared on the show. Viewers love his cheeky personality, but sadly he’s off the market. The 33-year old is engaged to former Strictly and Hollyoaks star Gemma Atkinson, and the pair welcomed their second child in July.
VITO COPPOLA
Strictly bosses clearly love their Italian pros, as they added Vito, 31, to the line-up last year. He’s already made a name for himself, and we can certainly see why! Having danced since the age of six, Vito was already winning national championships by the time he was 10, so we have high hopes for his career on the show.
GIOVANNI PERNICE
Aside from his good looks, Italian stallion Giovanni’s skills make him one of the most popular and successful dancers in the show’s history. Not only does he hold the record for the most tens ever awarded, he has topped the weekly leaderboard more times than any other pro. The 33-year old, who joined in 2015, has given viewers many memorable moments, but it was his 2021 win with Rose Ayling-Ellis that cemented his place in the public’s heart.
GRAZIANO DI PRIMA
Another hunky Italian pro, 29-year-old Graziano has fans swooning from both his moves on the dance floor and his good looks. At 5’11, he’s one of the tallest professionals, and his trademark long hair has helped him stand out since he first joined in 2018. Zara McDermott – his partner this year – has gushed, ‘
