Maura Higgins takes her FIRST picture with Giovanni Pernice, her boyfriend

The couple shared a photo of them holding hands at a dinner for romance earlier in the week to confirm their budding romance.

Maura Higgins takes her FIRST picture with Giovanni Pernice, her boyfriend

Maura Higgins shared her first photo with Giovanni Pernice, her boyfriend, on Friday via social media. She declared: "I'm yours!"

The Love Island star, 30, looked incredible in a black mini dress as she posed up a storm with her professional dancer beau, also 30.|As she danced with her professional dancer boyfriend, also 30, Love Island , the Love Island star looked stunning in a black mini-dress.}

Last week, the couple made public their love at Sapphires in Blackpool, Blackpool's Premier Drag Show Bar.

Now, Maura Higgins is officially on Instagram with Giovanni Pernice. She shared a sweet photo of them holding hands Wednesday night.

Both the Love Island star, and the Strictly Come Dancing professional were cozy as they shared a romantic dinner date.

Maura shared this sweet snap on Instagram Story, but did not post any selfies.

The couple looked as if they had just enjoyed a fancy dinner with red wine and a delicious looking dessert.

Giovanni wore a smart navy suit with a watch, while Maura wore only perfectly pink manicured nails.

Giovanni said to be moving'really fast' with Maura

The couple were photographed enjoying a night at a Blackpool drag bar last week, where the Italian dancer was performing in a new show.

MailOnline reported on Sunday that Giovanni & Maura had spent several nights in a bucket and spade hotel.

He's also introduced her to the cast of the Him and Me show, in which he stars with Anton, a new judge on Strictly.