Gutted Strictly fans all have the same complaint about ‘missing’ part of Halloween weekend

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans were gutted that show favourite Giovanni Pernice was missing from the Halloween special.

The Italian professional, 32, who has been dubbed the 'Halloween King' was missing from Saturday's episode and tonight's results show.

The remaining 11 couples attempted to impress with their spooky performances.

Strictly fans were disappointed that Giovanni was absent after his showstopping Halloween performances previous years, including his Addams Family­-themed foxtrot with Drag Race judge Michelle Visage, or his tango with Rose Ayling-Ellis last year.

The star's early elimination with radio DJ Richie Anderson meant he missed out on the ghoulish episode and fans were quick to notice he was missing.

One wrote: "Who we really missed this week! The HALLOWEEN KING himself #Strictly."

Another posted: "This Halloween week was as predicted so boring without Giovanni However thankfully Ellie T & Johannes were tonight’s saviours as they show what Halloween is truly about it’s spooky, it’s fun, it’s CAMP! #Strictly."

A third upset viewer said: "Missed Giovanni tonight #Strictly."

"Strictly Come Dancing just wasn't the same without the fantastic Giovanni. Giovanni has produced such spectacular performances on Halloween. Giovanni is top class," another commented.

Someone else agreed: "Halloween week without Giovanni just doesn't hit the same. #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly."

Another added: "#Strictly Halloween just isn’t the same without Giovanni ‘Petrifying’ Pernice, is it?"

Last week fans spotted ‘chemistry’ between Giovanni and Luba Mushtuk after their sizzling show dance.

The pair, both 32, danced together as Becky Hill performed.

Luba looked stunning in a pink number, while Giovanni twirled her around the dance floor in a black suit.

The pair danced away on Sunday evening’s Strictly results show to Becky’s biggest hits, as audience members clapped along.

After watching the dance, Strictly fans took to social media to say the pair had chemistry.

One person wrote: “god adding sexiness when he was creating luba and Giovanni,” while playfully sharing a meme of someone pouring a huge tub of ingredients into a pot.

Another said: “Yes!  Great to see Giovanni and Luba dancing together. Perfect match and outstanding dancing!”

A third said: “Is that Luba & Giovanni? Always thought there was something going on with those two.”

Giovanni is currently believed to be single, and Luba tends to keep her private life away from the spotlight.

Giovanni and Luba dated in 2017 after being close friends for many years – and it was reported that she struggled with his tight bond with Debbie McGee, who he was parented with that year on the show.

A source said at the time:  "Luba and Giovanni are together. But she doesn't like Debbie because of their bond – she feels how much Gio cares for her.

“It's also upsetting as she would like their romance to be out in the open. Luba is very keen to be on the show one day. She assists with choreography.

“But that means she has to spend a lot of time watching Giovanni rehearse with Debbie, which can be uncomfortable for her."