Rose-Ayling Ellis and Giovanni Pernice have crowned Strictly Come Dancing 2021 champions in an emotional final. Rose, the show's first deaf contestant, lifted the famous Glitterball after a close-fought contest with former Bake Off winner John Whaite and his pro dance partner Johannes Radebe who made history as Strictly's first all-male pairing.
This series was hailed the 'best series yet' of the BBC dance contest in its 17 year history. READ MORE: Strictly fans want to hug AJ after she makes emotional confession As they went to lift the trophy Giovanni paid tribute to his dance partner who told him he would always have a piece of her heart. "Thank you to this beautiful young lady who has made all my dreams come true," he said.
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