EastEnders’ Lacey Turner says Rose-Ayling Ellis ‘deserves’ to win Strictly

Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis has captured the hearts of the nation since appearing on the ballroom dancing show, but has been branded "average" by James Jordan,

Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis is tipped to become a huge TV success for the BBC. After winning the hearts of millions of Strictly viewers, the EastEnders actress is a favourite to win the dance contest with her partner, Giovanni Pernice, especially after her couples choice dance which included a section performed in silence.

Strictly Come Dancing guest judge Cynthia Erivo won the hearts of viewers when she made a moving gesture in Saturday night's live show.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice took Rose Ayling-Ellis and her boyfriend out to a swanky West London restaurant to celebrate her 27th birthday. Viewers are used to seeing the Strictly partner's intense and emotional routines on their screens in recent weeks.

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice have been wowing fans on the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor week after week, but the actress made sure she put some time aside to celebrate her 27th birthday.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis asked which pro dancer she would pick over Giovanni PerniceOn Wednesday, Rose was joined by both Giovanni and her boyfriend Samuel Arnold for a fun dinner date as she took a break from rehearsals.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice leave fans in tears with poignant

Strictly Come Dancing's Rose Ayling Ellis has revealed which professional dancer she'd like to have been paired with - if she hadn't partnered Giovanni Pernice.

Rose Ayling-Ellis is now the favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing following her and Giovanni Pernice's incredible tribute to the deaf community at the weekend. EastEnders star Rose, 26, and professional dancer Giovanni, 31, wowed fans with their emotional performance on Saturday 13 November's show.

Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis and her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice suffered a mishap during training this week, as Rose's hearing aid battery died.SEE: Strictly made a big change for Rose Ayling-Ellis that we never knew aboutGiovanni took to Instagram Stories as he filmed the pair sitting in the studio, apparently unable to continue to practice. "What's the problem?" he said to Rose.

Strictly Come Dancing's audience has been banned from clapping as Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice perform on the show. EastEnders star Rose, 26, made history on the show this series as she became the first deaf celebrity to take to the Strictly dance floor.The actress has been doing incredibly well throughout the series so far and made history once again last weekend as she and Giovanni became the earliest stars to receive a perfect score in the show's competition.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice and his dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis beamed after filming It Takes Two’s on Monday night. The elegant pair looked stylish and were all smiles as they posed for photos after recording the Strictly spin-off show.