​Strictly stars Anton and Giovanni take epic road trip across Spain

The Strictly Come Dancing stars began their joint adventures last year when they travelled to Giovanni’s native Sicily, where they toured the Mediterranean island, taking in such sights as Mount Etna while sampling the local food and drink, and even indulging in the odd tango or two.

Now the bromance continues, this time with Anton as the guide. He fell in love with Spain as a child, spending his summer holidays from school with his Spanish relatives in the north of the country.

“Our dancing duo are hitting the road once again,” says Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment Commissioning at the BBC. “With Anton having a genuine love of the country that he wants to showcase to Giovanni, Spain is the perfect place for the boys to explore on their next adventure.”

Anton agrees wholeheartedly: “My loves, it is such a treat for me to be able to take my dear friend Giovanni to a country that I hold so close to my heart. What a joy it is to be able to share this marvellously jovial jaunt with both Gio and all the wonderful viewers watching at home. Magnifico!”

As their previous travelogue garnered more than three millions viewers, plus another 500,000 who viewed it on the BBC iPlayer, you can bet there will be plenty tuning in to see what the guys get up to. We’re hoping for some mischief, but nothing too serious. As Giovanni states: “I am so excited to be heading out for more adventures with my best friend Anton on this epic road trip across Spain, I just hope we manage to avoid being stopped by the police this time!”

The tour lasts just three episodes, and there’s lots to explore, see and sample, so there will be no time for sunbathing (the pair will have to make do with a Strictly-style spray tan for the duration) or siestas. Instead everything from festivals to flamenco are on the menu, accompanied by a splash or two of sangria, of course.

“We’re thrilled to be following the boys on another epic and intimate adventure,” claims Mel Balac, Creative Director at BBC Studios. “Hold tight for plenty of laughs, a few tears and some new look song and dance numbers in the Spanish sunshine.”

The first episode begins with a dramatic arrival in the Andalusian region via hot air balloon. A tour of the region’s capital, Seville, is the order of the day, with a gondola race thrown in for good measure – whoever loses must then pay for the ice-creams.

After that, they follow advice from Anton’s mum by visiting the Ronda, one of Spain’s most-photographed places, learn about a secret coded language while buying fans and face Gio’s fear of heights head-on.

Finally, the boys arrive in Granada, home to the Alhambra, a hugely popular attraction. The city is also the birthplace of flamenco – and you can bet they can’t wait to get involved in a demonstration.