Get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing Rose Ayling-Ellis is making history as she joins Strictly Come Dancing this year.
The actress is the first deaf contestant to be taking part in the hit BBC One show. And she's hoping to 'break sterotypes' Rose said after she was announced for Strictly: "To be the first deaf contestant on Strictly Come Dancing is sooooo exciting..
and a little bit scary. "It is the hardest secret I have ever had to keep so it feels amazing to finally have this out in the open!
I hope I will do the deaf community proud and break down more barriers. "But I am also very excited to learn an incredible new skill and even better I get to learn whilst wearing beautiful dresses made
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