EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis has spoken about her time on Strictly Come Dancing and her win with professional partner Giovanni Pernice - admitting there was one part she 'hated'.
Rose Ayling-Ellis has opened up about her iconic Strictly Come Dancing performance with Giovanni Pernice , admitting she initially "hated" the concept. The EastEnders actress, who lifted the Glitterball Trophy in 2021 and made history as the competition's first deaf contestant, made an unforgettable impact when she and Giovanni performed a dance in complete silence, a moment that resonated deeply with audiences.
She continued, "An attempt to get the pity vote, all sad, dreary and 'poor me'," highlighting how the original concept didn't align with her identity. Rose elaborated on her stance: "It was what hearing people think deaf people experience. Very insular, cut-off, small. It was so sad. And that's not me."
Claudia Winkleman also weighed in, telling the paper: "I need to make such a bold statement because I know her well enough to know she never would."
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