Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice, 33, goes Instagram official with new girlfriend, 24, after being dumped by lookalike blonde

STRICTLY star Giovanni Pernice has gone Instagram official with his new girlfriend - calling her "my love".

Model Molly Brown, 24, shared a picture alongside the pro dancer, 33, which she captioned: "Amore Mio."

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Giovanni replied with the same phrase - meaning my love in Italian - in the comments.

The ballroom dancer looked smitten as he cosied up to the blonde bombshell during a romantic evening out.

Giovanni looked dapper wearing a white t-shirt and a £3,400 Louis Vuitton black leather jacket, while Molly opted for a classic Prada blazer.

Molly's followers took to the comment section to congratulate the new couple, with one writing: "Wishing you much happiness and laughter."

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A second posted: "Gorgeous couple," while a third added: "You look beautiful together, be happy," followed by a love heart emoji.

The gushing post, shared on Monday night, comes after The Sun revealed the pair had started dating.

Last week, The Sun revealed that Giovanni enjoyed a handful of dates with boxing ring girl Layla Brown, 27, before moving on just days later with her doppelganger, Molly.

Pals close to Layla revealed she secretly went out with the Italian hunk earlier this year after they became friendly online, before she dumped him.

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A source said: “Giovanni had a few dates with Layla after he messaged her and started chatting her up.

“They had fun together but she ended it and he moved on.”

Just seven days later, the Strictly champion sparked up a romance with fellow model Molly.

The source went on: "It was over with Gio before he moved on with Molly but he certainly has a type.”

Giovanni and Molly were keeping their relationship a secret by deliberately not following each other on Instagram - but they do now.

Sicily-born Giovanni has previously dated stars including Pussycat Dolls singer Ashley Roberts, 42, and Love Island’s Maura Higgins, 33.

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