Rose Ayling-Ellis: Last News

As the nights get darker, pumpkin spice candles fill the aisles of HomeSense and the ‘big coats’ are retrieved from the darkest corners of our wardrobes, it can only mean one thing - it’s Strictly Come Dancing season. We’re all more than ready for it thanks to the marketing campaign that begins in August with a slow drip feed of the line-up. And as sure as the sun is going to rise, you can bet the comments section on Instagram and Twitter feeds are going to be filled with fans remarking, “Never heard of them” or “They’re not even a celebrity.” I get it.

Ellie Simmonds and her Strictly Come Dancing dance partner Nikita Kuzmin appeared on This Morning last Friday to talk about their Strictly journey so far.After earning an impressive score of 28 in week on doing the cha cha cha, they said that this week they will be dancing that waltz.Simmonds said that this week had been hard during rehearsal.READ MORE: Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis begs fans to stop comparing her to Ellie Simmonds Her dance partner said: “Not going to lie, this has been a really hard week, a really hard week in the beginning.“But, I can say proudly that I got Ellie to smile yesterday evening! So that was a good result, we can finally start smiling and enjoying it so that’s good."Simmonds, who has the most common type of dwarfism, achondroplasia, said that she “just couldn’t get it” for this week’s routine.“I kept seeing you doing it and I was trying to do it. I’d get one move and then I couldn’t remember the next move.”Asked what adaptions he’s had to make for Simmonds during dance routines, Kuzmin said: “Realistically, it’s quite a lot but at the same time we still have the same technique, we still have the same basic rules.”He said that he’s enjoying having her as a dance partner as it allows for him to “think outside out the box”.

Rose Ayling-Ellis, winner of last year's Strictly Come Dancing, has spoken out against an article which draws comparisons between her and Ellie Simmonds, who is competing on the show this year.She said in a series of posts on her Instagram Story: “Please don’t compare me to Ellie. We both have completely different life experiences that it’s just not comparable.”This comes after an article was published which complained that TV shows like Strictly were “pushing indigestible quantities of diversity down viewers’ throats”. READ MORE: Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood defends Matt Goss after Anton Du Beke's catty remark She continued by saying: “Just be open to listen and learn.

Giovanni Pernice has hit back at claims that he and Richie Anderson haven't "clicked" after being paired together on this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing. Giovanni, 32, and radio host Richie, 34, appeared on spin-off show It Takes Two where they appeared to address claims of a feud between them. Host Janette Manrara asked them how training has been going following the first live show on 24 September, to which Giovanni replied: "We’re having a good time, we’re definitely having a good time.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has been living life to the fullest in past weeks, including with a gorgeous trip to the Maldives, and on Tuesday she enjoyed a dinner 'date'.READ: Rose Ayling-Ellis holds 'deep affection' for Strictly's Giovanni Pernice - expert discusses relationshipThe reigning Strictly champion headed to the home of close friend Luba Mushtuk, where the pair enjoyed a large bowl of pasta together. Luba shared a small clip on her Instagram Stories where Rose lifted some of the spaghetti towards her mouth while flashing a small grin at the camera.

EASTENDERS fans have been left fearing a cast crisis after a total of SEVENTEEN stars have quit the soap in the space of a year. The latest, veteran star Charlie Brooks, recently announced her time on the BBC One soap was up as she confirmed plans to exit her role at the end of her current contract.  She has become the 17th star to walk away from Albert Square in just 12 months.  The Sun exclusively revealed that Charlie, 41, who has played soap villain Janine Butcher on-and-off since 1999, will film her explosive exit this year.

Strictly Come Dancing pair Giovanni Pernice and Richie Anderson have reportedly got off to a rocky start following claims the professional is "frustrated" with his partner.Reigning champion Giovanni, 32, and the radio personality are one of two same-sex couples on this years series along with Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer.A source revealed to The Sun that the pair have "failed to click", adding that Richie is not listening to him during rehearsals.READ MORE: Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood defends Matt Goss after Anton Du Beke's catty remark"The pair haven’t clicked. Richie is so swept up by the whole experience that he is talking 100 words a minute, and it can be hard for Giovanni," the insider said.They continued: “He has told pals that Richie talks instead of listening during training, and it is frustrating.”The source went on to say that the pair are still getting used to each other, adding: "Giovanni thinks Richie has real potential in the competition." Giovanni and Richie are the second all-male partnership in Strictly history after Johannes Radebe and John Whaite who finished in second place in last years competition behind Giovanni and EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis.

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is set to begin on Friday 23 September, with a new host of celebrities preparing to take to the dance floor. The launch show will reveal who is partnered with who, and the following evening (24 September) the first live show will air.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were in for a treat during this year’s launch episode on Friday. As the partnerships for the coming series were announced, last year’s winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice reunited for a stunning performance.The pair looked like the winners they were as they started their performance with a conversation in British Sign Language before an incredibly moving dance to Alicia Keys’ “Fallin” that had viewers in tears. Strictly fans took to social media to share their awe at the winners for their dance with one saying: “Rose and Giovanni still have my heart,” and before their performance one said: “Can’t wait to cry over rose and giovanni again xxx”.

Gemma Atkinson has shared her reaction to Gorka Marquez's brand new Strictly Come Dancing partnership as the 2022 competition launched. The hit BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Friday night (September 23) and fans saw the 15 celebrity contestants discover which of the professional partners they will be training and performing with during their time on the show.

Strictly Come Dancing is back on TV after the launch of the show was delayed following the death of Her Majesty The Queen on September 8.The new series is sure to bring all the glitz and glam this year, with the likes of Paralympian Ellie Simmons, EastEnders stat James Bye and TV presenter Helen Skelton on the line up.The new contestants are hoping to follow in the footsteps of last year's winner Rose Ayling-Ellis as they are judged each week on the likes of their quickstep, foxtrot and cha-cha alongside their professional partners.But what are the former winners of Strictly Come Dancing up to now following the competition?Rose Ayling-Ellis won the series in 2021 alongside Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice.She made Strictly history as the shows's first-ever deaf contestant and for her emotional contemporary routine which featured 10 seconds of silence in tribute to the deaf community.Since Rose won the coveted Strictly trophy, she returned to EastEnders for her final scenes as Frankie Lewis and she went on to win a BAFTA alongside dance partner Giovanni for their performance on Strictly.Last month, she also starred in a new campaign for Barbie as they collaboratively launched the first-ever deaf Barbie Doll.Bill Bailey went on to win Strictly in 2020 alongside partner Oti Mabuse.The comedian went back to his roots following the Strictly win, announcing a UK tour of his En Route To Normal stand-up show.He also explored new avenues, making a live TV presenting debut on Steph's Packed Lunch when he covered for regular host Steph McGovern on her self-titled Channel 4 show.Emmerdale's Kelvin Fletcher became the success story of Strictly 2019 after winning the series with Oti Mabuse when producers only drafted him in at the every

Strictly Come Dancing's Kaye Adams has joked that she could have "given birth" to pro partner Kai Widdrington. During Friday's launch show, Loose Women star Kaye, 59, was paired with pro Kai, 27, as the celebrities found out their pairings.Talking about being partnered with Kai to OK! and other press, she joked: "My first thing was, 'Jesus Christ, I could have given birth to him!,' that was my first thought.

Strictly Come Dancing champions Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice undeniably share a close bond, having won the nation's hearts with their iconic silent dancer routine last year. With the new series set to kick off on Friday, we take a look at Rose and Giovanni's friendship after they made Strictly history when they lifted the glitterball trophy in December 2021.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice lark around in behind-the-scenes photoOver the past year, Rose, 27, and Giovanni, 32, have proved their friendship is unbreakable. They often get candid about their fondness for each other during interviews and keep fans entertained with their backstage antics on social media.WATCH: Giovanni Pernice kisses Strictly partner Rose Ayling-EllisHere at HELLO!, we previously chatted to body language expert Darren Stanton, on behalf of Betfair Casino, about their wonderful friendship and why the public love them so much.MORE: Giovanni Pernice talks sizzling chemistry with Rose Ayling-Ellis after dedicating tattoo to herMORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice spark reaction with near kiss during rehearsals"What you see is very much what you get with Rose and I believe that's why the public have taken her into their hearts," he explained in January.

Strictly Come Dancing reigning champions Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice have reunited for a sultry final dance together- and viewers cannot cope.Appearing on the launch show, the EastEnders actress and Strictly pro reunited for a final time on the programme.The beloved winners performed a Viennese Waltz where they started off with sign language before dancing together.READ NEXT: BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers spot huge audience blunder as fans return to studioBefore the pair took to the dancefloor, Rose announced that this would be the final time the duo dance together on Strictly Come Dancing.When they took to the dancefloor together, the pair put on a performance to remember when they waltzed around the studio together.Arm in arm, the much-loved winners looked right at home to be in each other's embrace and dancing with one another once more. Fans of the dancing duo were quick to gush over the perfect pairing, with many getting tearful over the reunion."Ah Rose and Gio making me cry once again," penned one viewer."Rose and Giovanni’s partnership was one of the best #Strictly had ever seen by a mile, and last years series was the best EVER.

EastEnders fans were left in tears on Thursday's episode as Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose Ayling-Ellis made her BBC One soap exit as Frankie Lewis. It was announced in August that Rose, 27, who won Strictly in 2021 with Giovanni Pernice, would be leaving Albert Square as Frankie after first joining in 2020. And Thursday saw Frankie's emotional exit as the character headed off to Scotland for a new job, leaving her on-screen family devastated.

EastEnders fans are blasting the soap’s highly anticipated exit of Frankie Lewis after her storyline was overshadowed by Janine’s pregnancy news.Frankie’s exit has been rumoured for months, with millions of fans across the nation saying goodbye to the fan favourite as she accepts a new job in Scotland.But viewers were left “furious” as the emotional scenes unfolded when Frankie’s exit appeared to be a secondary storyline in the episode.READ NEXT: Maisie Smith shows off rippling abs in tiny crop top amid Celebrity SAS stintAs Mick arranged a Scottish-themed party at the Old Vic, Mick was seen giving a heartfelt speech and using sign language to say I love you to his daughter.But he soon learned of Janine’s pregnancy and her plan to have an abortion and fled to party, before the storyline appeared to fizzle away from Frankie.Other scenes also focused the father-daughter drama between Dotty and Rocky.Fans took to social media to react: “All I’m gonna say, Frankie deserved the episode be all about her,” said one fan.“I’m sorry but Frankie deserved to be the centre of attention in this episode; I don’t give a toss about Rocky/Dotty,” blasted a second.While a third penned: “furious! Janine’s pregnancy is getting too much screen time. Shouldn’t this be about Frankie?!”Other fans also blasted show bosses for not giving Frankie a “duff duff” or a Julia’s theme ending.Julia's Theme ends an episode with a slow build-up played on piano, usually after the departure of a long serving character or a particularly emotional event.

EastEnders were left rather upset on Wednesday night as Frankie Lewis shared the news that she would be leaving the Square for Scotland in a matter of days.The teaching assistant played by actress Rose Ayling-Ellis has proven to be a fan favourite since she first appeared on the show in 2020. But after she told her dad Mick Carter that she found a new opportunity to move away to help a student, avid EastEnders fans thought her exit was rather rushed.

EastEnders tonight (September 21).Since arriving on Albert Square two years ago, Frankie has changed the lives of many Walford residents - and has sadly had to go through a few harrowing ordeals of her own.After being offered a new job tutoring a student in Scotland, Frankie says goodbye to her family and leaves for the airport.READ NEXT: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis meets Giovanni Pernice's family in Sicily amid split'Actress Rose Ayling-Ellis' exit from the soap has been confirmed, but will tonight be her exit? And will her character leave Walford for good?Here, Daily Star takes a closer look at the fan theories surrounding Frankie's EastEnders exit.Frankie's exit storyline has recently been teased by EastEnders bosses.It has been revealed that the character receives a new job offer, after the family of a girl that Frankie is tutoring invite her to move with them to Scotland.Some fans think that the character will definitely move away from Walford, with one saying: "I guess this storyline will lead to the exit for Frankie."A second added: "Frankie got a new teaching job and shall be leaving soon."However, it is reported that Frankie is unsure of the move and that dad Mick is less than enthusiastic.After she overhears that Janine is pregnant with Mick's child, will Frankie decide to make a u-turn and back out of the job offer?Some viewers think so, and would also like to see the character get justice, following her recent harrowing sexual attack ordeal in recent episodes, before her departure from the square."Frankie's exit does seem really random.

Rose Ayling-Ellis looked incredible on Thursday as she showcased the most fabulous red bikini!MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis shares 'awkward' couple moment on trip following splitTaking to her Instagram feed, the EastEnders star, 27, shared an impressive clip of her deep-sea diving whilst enjoying an idyllic holiday in the Maldives with her friends. She also added a photo of herself mid-swim as she headed toward a school of fish.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis pens heartwarming message to Giovanni PerniceCaptioning the clip, the actress penned: "Feeling very lucky and privileged to be on this planet to see magnificent sea-life.

EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis has jetted off to the Maldives with some of her closest friends amid reports that she has split from her boyfriend of seven years. The former Strictly Come Dancing winner, 27, has reportedly separated from boyfriend Sam Arnold after it was previously claimed that the pair had “drifted apart ” since her time on the show. However, the actress appears to have put the sad news behind her by heading to the sunny island for a very lavish getaway with her pals.

BBC Radio 2 presenter co-star Zoe Ball guessing on her breakfast show today after he mentioned his mystery partner on Strictly Come Dancing.The star refused to reveal the identity of his dance partner on the dance show, but Zoe, 51, said the Radio 2 team “might have figured out” what routine he might be doing first.Richie, who provides travel updates on Zoe’s show and who is a self-described Strictly super-fan, gave some insight into how he was feeling ahead of the show today.“How are you feeling today, Richie?” Zoe asked the former footballer.“You’ve done three days of training with your mystery Strictly partner.”“My mystery man!” Richie added excitedly, although he wouldn’t give anything more than that away.Richie is the second male celebrity to compete on the show in a same sex pairing, following in the footsteps of Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite last year.John made it to the final episode of the competition with partner Johannes Radebe, coming second to EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis.“How’s the body feeling?” Zoe probed Richie, attempting to find out more about his Strictly preparations.“I feel like I’ve done a Zumba class, but one of those ones where they sponsor you for 24 hours,” he joked.“But I’m feeling fitter! I’m walking up the stairs here now!”“And are you remembering the steps of the mystery dance that you’re going to be doing?” Zoe asked.While Richie confirmed that he was “getting there”, he wouldn’t reveal any more than that for fear of dropping any obvious hints.Zoe then said: “We keep watching him going to the coffee machine to see if we can get some clues.“We think we might have figured out what it is he’s doing,” she added cheekily.