Giovanni Pernice's latest performance on Ballando con le Stelle, the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing , certainly raised temperatures with his dance partner, actress and singer Bianca Guaccero. The 34-year-old professional dancer has been at the centre of romance speculation with Bianca since a cosy social media video surfaced, leading fans to dub them a "good-looking couple". Their chemistry was undeniable during a recent Rumba routine that can only be described as sizzling.

Bianca began the dance alone atop a box, clad in a seductive red and black lace silk dress reminiscent of a nightgown, while Giovanni stood behind her. As she descended to join him, the intensity between them grew. The end of their performance saw Giovanni turn Bianca towards him for a passionate kiss, which was met with rapturous applause from the audience.

But drama ensued when Bianca's dress strap snapped, causing a wardrobe malfunction just before the kiss. Despite this, she managed to hold her dress up gracefully as they bowed, and assistance was swiftly provided to rectify the wardrobe mishap before the judges delivered their verdict, reports Birmingham Live . The routine, which earned the pairing an impressive score of 45 out of 50, caught the eye of one judge who noted multiple romantic clinches, not just the finale smooch.

Taking to social media to express her excitement over the electrifying performance, Bianca wrote: "What a thrill last night...

Our hearts were beating so fast from the.