Rose Ayling-Ellis has opened up about her iconic Strictly Come Dancing performance with Giovanni Pernice, admitting she initially "hated" the concept.The EastEnders actress, who lifted the Glitterball Trophy in 2021 and made history as the competition's first deaf contestant, made an unforgettable impact when she and Giovanni performed a dance in complete silence, a moment that resonated deeply with audiences.
Despite the routine's success, Rose confessed she was against it at first, fearing it might be seen as seeking a "pity" vote.
Speaking to the Guardian, she expressed her concerns: "I hated it. I watched this prerecorded video by external choreographers and immediately didn't like what they'd come up with.
I was up for the idea, as long as it wasn't a patronising stunt." She continued, "An attempt to get the pity vote, all sad, dreary and 'poor me'," highlighting how the original concept didn't align with her identity.
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