Rose Ayling-Ellis Wins ‘Strictly Come Dancing,’ Becoming Series’ First Deaf Champion

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has made a sweet gesture towards his dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis and the deaf community.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice give major update after Strictly triumphThe professional dancer announced he will be using a British Sign Language interpreter on his upcoming tour – much to the delight of his fans!WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis reveals family hardship after Strictly winThe EastEnders actress, 27, made Strictly history after she became the

Strictly Come Dancing pro Janette Manrara has admitted that she was "nervous" to return to the dance floor with husband Aljaž Škorjanec during Saturday's final. During the 18 December finale, where Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice were crowned the winners, fans went wild as Janette, 38, took to the dance floor to perform a "phenomenal" routine while Ed Sheeran performed.

John Whaite praised Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis after the EastEnders actress claimed the coveted glitterball trophy. The Great British Bake Off star, 32, posted a heartfelt tribute to the Strictly Come Dancing 2021 champion and fans of the dancer shared the love on his Instagram snap of them both.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis has dazzled on the dancefloor over the past three months while breaking boundaries with pro partner Giovanni Pernice.

Rose Ayling-Ellis, the actress who this year became the first deaf contestant on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing, is now also the first deaf winner of the British dance competition series, after triumphing in its 19th season.

The Great British Bake Off’s John Whaite and his professional dance partner Johannes Radebe were Strictly Come Dancing’s first same-sex couple, and made it all the way to the competition final. Johannes, 34, first joined Strictly in 2018 and had always been partnered up with female celebs – until this year.

Tonight EastEnders star Rose Ayling Ellis and Giovanni Pernice are going head to head with Great British Bake Off champion John Whaite and Johannes Radebe during the Strictly Come Dancing final.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has been undeniably incredible on the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom floor, and she's currently the hot favourite to pick up the Glitterball with partner Giovanni Pernice. While watching her has been a joy to many people around the UK, it has been particularly special for the deaf community to see representation on a prime time show.

Strictly Come Dancing last year, Ranvir Singh sparked dozens of romance rumours with her dance partner Giovanni Pernice due to their intense chemistry.REVEALED: 14 of Strictly's most dramatic weight loss transformations revealed: Judi Love, Ranvir Singh, moreThe 44-year-old star has now gone public with a new romance, and although it's not Giovanni, there is still a Strictly connection; the Good Morning Britain presenter is dating 26-year-old Louis Church, who was working as a production

Two celebrities are said to have dropped out of this weekend’s reunion dance on the Strictly Come Dancing final, while another is reportedly causing difficulties with other members of the cast and crew, resulting in concerns that the reunion dance may become "difficult".The Strictly final will see EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, TV presenter AJ Odudu and chef and former The Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite battle it out for the infamous Glitterball trophy.