Giovanni Pernice, 34, is seen for the first time after claims he is ‘dating’ model Molly Brown, 24, as he steps out at the Hippodrome in Darlington

Giovanni Pernice was spotted for the first time amid reports he is dating model Molly Brown as he left the Hippodrome in Darlington on Friday.

The strictly professional dancer, 34, cut a dapper figure as he was greeted by a group of fans waiting outside the venue.

The Italian hunk looked dapper, including a maroon turtleneck paired with a black maxi jacket and matching trousers.

Due to the rainy weather, he was accompanied by a personal assistant with an umbrella as he beamed at the crowd on his way out.

It comes after it was revealed that Giovanni is reportedly dating beautiful British model Molly Brown.

The strictly professional dancer, 34, cut a dapper figure as he was greeted by a group of fans waiting outside the venue

The dancer is said to have been on numerous dates with the 24-year-old, but he is keeping things quiet amid his ongoing feud with Amanda Abbington.

A source said The mirror: ‘Giovanni and Molly met a few weeks ago, and although it’s still early days, things seem to be going well between them.’

“He kept things quiet because he didn’t want to put too much pressure while they were getting to know each other.”

He adds: ‘But the signs so far seem positive and he has let a few of his friends in on the secret. It’s mainly a matter of keeping an eye on this space.’

Although little is known about the model, she regularly shares stunning snaps of her lavish lifestyle and exotic vacations on social media.

MailOnline has contacted Giovanni and Molly’s representatives for comment.

The Italian dancer has previously dated a host of stunning stars, including Love Island’s Maura Higgins, TOWIE’s Jess Wright and his former Strictly parter Georgia May Foote.

He was last linked to Strictly co-star Jowita Przystal before reportedly splitting after three months in March 2023 due to their ‘hectic work schedules’.

It comes after it was revealed that Giovanni is reportedly dating stunning British model Molly Brown, 24

The dancer is believed to have been on numerous dates with the stunner, but he is ‘keeping things quiet’ amid his ongoing feud with Amanda Abbington (Molly pictured)

A source said: ‘Giovanni and Molly met a few weeks ago and although it’s still early days, things seem to be going well between them’

Adding: ‘He kept things quiet because he didn’t want to put too much pressure while they were getting to know each other’

Giovanni has dated a string of stunning stars, including Love Island’s Maura Higgins (pictured), TOWIE’s Jess Wright and his former Strictly partner Georgia May Foote

It comes after Giovanni criticized his teaching techniques after coming under fire after his 2023 partner Amanda claimed the show left her with PTSD.

During an appearance on The One Show last month, he was asked about his celebrity partners’ training, to which he said: “I’m definitely a perfectionist.”

‘Like everyone else, I like to win. But for me it’s more about getting the best out of partners, especially when I see that there is talent there. I want to do my job well.’

His alleged feuds with 2016 partner Laura Whitmore and 2020 Ranvir Singh have also resurfaced, while 2021 Rose Ayling-Ellis and 2017 Debbie McGee have spoken out in his defense.

Giovanni has previously lifted the lid on his intensive rehearsal schedule.

Speaking to Spencer Matthews on his Big Fish podcast last May, Giovanni provided insight into his grueling training regimen when he revealed that his key to success as a dancer was: ‘Practice, about 20 hours a day.

He continued, “The studio is open 24 hours a day. Well, sleep 18 hours a day and go back to the studio to practice. Lots of lessons.’

Giovanni also credited his can-do attitude and refusal to accept defeat with his success.

The star explained how he feels about losing: “I don’t want to sound cliché, but when you lose, when something doesn’t go your way, I’m one of those people who gets back up, just like Rocky Balboa, one of my idols, you go down, but you get right back up.

‘For me there is no point if you lose to cry about those things, you are the person who chooses your future. No one else can do it for you, so you have to find a way to make it better.”

When asked if he ever feels emotionally vulnerable, he replied: ‘I stay away from that, the reason why I think is a waste of time.

‘I think vulnerability is good, it’s beautiful, but in my head it’s just not right, because there is always a solution to do better.

“I have a million problems, but I always find a way to make things better, I’m not one of these people who cry. That vulnerable is not a word I can use to describe myself.’

It comes after Amanda revealed she had received ‘death threats’ from Strictly Come Dancing fans in a new interview.

The star was linked to Giovanni but quit the BBC One program mid-series last year due to ‘personal issues’.

It was subsequently revealed that she had been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder following her participation on the show.

Speak with The sun on SundayAmanda thanked her fans as well as other Strictly stars for their support.

She explains: ‘I was diagnosed with mild PTSD after Strictly for various reasons and I confidently told a few people about it, including things that were happening in my life at the time, both professionally and personally.’

Amanda continued: ‘I am deeply sorry that people felt the need to threaten me with death, threaten my children and bring up my past, healthy relationship with an ex-partner as an indicator of my current mental health. I wish those people the best.’

It comes after Giovanni criticized his teaching techniques after coming under fire after his 2023 partner Amanda claimed the show left her with PTSD.

Amanda left Strictly in week five of October and did not return for the final, where eliminated celebrities took part in a group dance

She has two children with her actor ex Martin Freeman, daughter Grace, 15, and son Joe, 17.

It was recently claimed that the show had left her with PTSD and footage of rehearsals was demanded to highlight the Italian’s ‘tense’ and ‘full-on’ training methods, which are said to have caused her a lot of distress.

Amanda left Strictly in week five of October and did not return for the final, where eliminated celebrities took part in a group dance.