STRICTLY Come Dancing fans were left in tears over Ellie Goldstein’s dance with Vito Coppola – saying the star deserves to win.
Model and Malory Towers star Ellie, 23, who has Down Syndrome, performed a Couple’s Choice with Vito.
Ellie Goldstein in a gold fringe dress dancing with Vito Coppola in a black animal print shirt.3
Strictly fans were very moved by Ellie Goldstein’s dance this weekCredit: BBC
Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppolo dancing.3
She and Vito performed a Couple’s ChoiceCredit: BBC
Ellie Simmonds and her dance partner dancing on a stage under bright lights, with the name “ELLIE” illuminated in the background.3
Viewers and judges alike showered them with praiseCredit: BBC
They danced to Golden by Huntr/x leaving the judges in awe, and viewers at home were moved by Ellie’s efforts.
One fan wrote on X: “Ellie deserves to WIN! Keep proving yourself girl! #StrictlyComeDancing.”
Another added: “Well done Ellie. Felt very emotional watching that.”
A third said: “Catching up on Strictly and Ellie has made me cry for the second week in a row.”
While a fourth penned: “Ellie had me in tears. Full of joy and I loved it. Vito is a true man! The best.
“Full of joy and love and happiness.”
Speaking after the dance, Anton du Beke said his eight-year-old twins would be “screaming at the top of their voice” for Ellie.
He added: “You are amazing! Ellie, you’re incredible.”
Craig Revel Horwood remarked “what a display in self expression, really.”
Motsi Mabuse said: “Ellie, I’m really honestly so happy for you.
“You had this moment on Strictly because it was strong, it was powerful and I know so many young girls are there watching you.
“They’re going to want to be on stage like you. This was your go-home moment, I’ve never seen you dance stronger.”
“Honestly guys, that really touched me.”
Overall, Ellie and Vito earned a score of 31, with three 8s and one 7 from the judges.
It meant they placed fourth overall on this week’s leaderboard.
Previously, Ellie wowed viewers with her waltz, while brushing off viewers’ concern from the first live episode.