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By Ellie Kirwin-Jones PUBLISHED: 17:17, Sat, Oct 24, 2020 | UPDATED: 11:39, Sun, Oct 25, 2020 0 Comment section Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Copy link Link copied Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top Royal stories again. ____________________ (BUTTON) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Luba Mushtuk, 30, has taken to Instagram to address the reports she was fellow pro Giovanni Pernice's "ex-girlfriend", which she said she had "no idea" about. The BBC performer will be dancing with American footballer Jason Bell, 42, for the first time tonight in this year's series of the dancing competition. Trending Apparently we dated Luba Mushtuk Hours before, Luba saw an article which said she was Giovanni's "ex-girlfriend". The star decided to share the news with her fellow co-star on her Instagram story in view of her 49,000 followers. Alongside a screenshot of the article's headline, she penned: "Well @pernicegiovanni. "Apparently we dated," which was followed by the shrug gesture emoji. READ MORE: Debbie McGee sends Twitter message to Strictly's Ranvir and Giovanni Giovanni Pernice Luba Mushtuk romance Instagram Giovanni Pernice's co-star Luba Mushtuk addresses their 'romance' (Image: GETTY) Luba Mushtuk Instagram romance rumours Luba Mushtuk had no idea about her 'romance' with Giovanni Pernice (Image: Luba Mushtuk Instagram) READ MORE * Jeremy Clarkson hits out at Monty Don's comments: 'Shoot him' Luba concluded by writing: "I had no idea," with another shrug gesture emoji and a series of laughing faces. While Luba will be partnered up with Jason Bell, 40, on the show this year, Giovanni will be dancing with Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh. Luba first joined Strictly back in 2018 along with fellow dancers Graziano Di Prima, 26, and Johannes Radebe, 33. The BBC star and the American footballer will be dancing the American Smooth to The Temptations' hit My Girl for their first live performance together. Luba Mushtuk Giovanni pernice pictures Luba Mushtuk tags Giovanni Pernice on Instagram (Image: Getty) The Russian performer shared a snap of herself and Jason in view of her 17,000 Twitter followers ahead of their debut. "And here we are! First @bbcstrictly LIVE show. Tonight at 19.25 Words can’t describe my happiness and excitement," she shared. "Each couple created something very special and spectacular for you guys ! And @JasonBell33 and I are about to American smoooooth your evening!"(sic) Fans of the couple quickly rushed to wish the stars good luck ahead of tonight's show. 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Related articles * Anton Du Beke drops huge clue over this year's Strictly partner * Jason Bell reveals ex Nadine Coyle’s reaction to Strictly 2020 stint READ MORE * Debbie McGee reacts after viewers spot 'stuffed head of Paul Daniels' "She's an expert. Let's just say there's a lot of dancing in the kitchen going on." Jason also mentioned his daughter Anaíya Bell, who he shares with Nadine, will be able to see him compete in the competition. "She has never seen me compete, and she has always seen her mummy on television doing all kinds of cool things. She can have her input and tell Daddy why he messed up," he admitted. "She will let me know. She goes to ballet classes and loves dancing, she is a little entertainer and performs all the time for Nadine and me." Related articles * Nadine Coyle net worth: I’m a Celebrity 2019 Girls Aloud fortune * Nadine Coyle: How many children does Nadine Coyle have? * Jason Bell: Who is Strictly Come Dancing star Jason Bell? 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