WITH a standing ovation and glowing comments from the judges, Ellie Simmonds cha-cha-chaed her way into the Strictly history books on Saturday.
She is the show’s first contestant with dwarfism, and there was another memorable moment for the 4ft swimmer — her first time in high heels.
After her dance with partner Nikita Kuzmin, the five-times Paralympian champ said: “I was so nervous. It was so tough but I want to do it again.” And Ellie’s nerves were clearly misplaced, as even typically picky judge Craig Revel Horwood gushed that she has “fantastic rhythm”.
As for the heels, she had taken no chances, revealing that she had got used to them by wearing them while doing tasks around the house.
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