Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice reaches out to Rose Ayling-Ellis after she’s left ‘speechless’

So far My Neighbour Totoro, which is a stage adaptation of the beloved 1988 animated film of the same name, is leading with nine nominations ahead of the awards show next month.

Meanwhile Standing at the Sky’s Edge, which has been nominated for best new musical this year, follows close behind with eight nominations.

Rose made history by becoming the first deaf contestant to win Strictly Come Dancing when she appeared on the show in 2021.

She and Giovanni won over audiences with their fantastic chemistry and appear to have remained firm friends ever since.