Strictlys Giovanni Pernice sets sights on Emily Atack and caressed face at Brits

Strictly's Giovanni Pernice was reportedly trying to woo Emily Atack at The Brits on Tuesday night.

Both of the stars were at the awards ceremony in London and it's reported that the dancing professional had his eyes on the comedian.

A source said: "Giovanni set his sights on Emily from the get-go. He made a beeline for her and was very persistent.

"He held her hands and waist and during one intimate moment caressed her face, before the pair left the club to have a cigarette together."

In a snap obtained by the MailOnline, the pair were pictured together in Soho's The Box in central London, as they enjoyed one of the Brit's many after-parties on offer on Tuesday night.

Giovanni looked dapper in an all-black look complete with Gucci trainers.

The source continued to the publication: "Protective Giovanni helped Emily to keep her balance in her long dress and heels as she walked towards the curtained exit.

"After rejoining the party, Emily looked happy to be close to Giovanni but was also conscious not to overdo it in front of his Strictly co-stars."

OK! has contacted Giovanni and Emily's representatives for comment.

The blonde comedian, 32, looked glamorous in a long sleeve glittery dress from high end designer, Stella McCartney.

Emily completed the look with a pair of understated black sandals and her long blonde hair in loose waves.

The pair were reportedly joined by Love Island host Laura Whitmore and her husband Iain Stirling, who enjoyed an evening off from parenting duties.

Emily was later spotted jumping in a cab after their night in the club, with a gaggle of celebs including Giovanni's Strictly co-star, Graziano di Prima.

Sat across from them in the taxi was BBC Radio 1 presenter Vick Hope, and comedian Donna Preston.

The Celebrity Juice star could potentially join a few high profile names who have dated the Italian jiver.

In the past, the pro dancer has had relationships with TOWIE's Jess Wright, soap actress Georgia May Foote and Love Island's Maura Higgins, whom he split from last year.

Maura was one star who didn't walk the red carpet at the O2, as the 31 year old completely missed it as a result of the bad traffic she endured on the way.

Taking to Instagram to explain why she was late, she told her 3.3 million followers: “Guys I have actually missed the red carpet, urm, because the traffic was crazy and I’m only just arriving.”

Maura stunned in a black and white co-ord made up of a one-shouldered top resembling one side of a blazer jacket, paired with a risqué black mini skirt with a split up the side and a single button holding it all together.

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