ROSE Ayling-Ellis was crowned the 2021 Strictly champion tonight after a dazzling and emotional battle with John Whaite. The EastEnders star, 27, was the heavy favourite ahead of the series finale, and she didn't put a foot wrong on her way to claiming the Glitterball with Giovanni Pernice.
Bake Off winner John, 32, and partner Johannes Radebe put up a good fight, but viewers favoured Rose on the night. On winning for the first time, Giovanni said: "Thank you to this beautiful young lady who made all of my dreams come true." Rose said: "You are so amazing, you pushed me to believe in myself.
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