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Laura Whitmore ‘can see how’ romance blossoms on Strictly Come Dancing

Laura Whitmore has admitted that she “can see how” romance can blossom with your Strictly Come Dancing partner.

The blonde beauty made her Strictly debut over the weekend, with her Italian pro-dance partner Giovanni Pernice – who started dating his previous pairing Georgia May Foote in 2015, before splitting during the summer.

Now, 31-year-old Laura has revealed that she understands how romance can spark between dance partners, as you do grow undeniably “close” to them.

Speaking to Marian Finucane on RTÉ Radio 1, Laura said, “You spend an awful lot of time with this one person and you’re close to them – you’ve no choice.”

Laura Whitmore And Giovanni Pernice

Strictly Business: Laura understands how romance can blossom on the show – but remains professional with Giovanni | BBC

“With those sexier dances like the tango when you’ve to be up close and personal, I can see how it can happen.”

Speaking about making her debut on the popular BBC show, Laura admitted that doing Strictly has been a lifelong dream of hers.

“I was asked a few years ago to do it but I couldn’t because of another job. I’ve always wanted to do it for so long.

“It’s a family show and I grew up watching it with my family,” she added.

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