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Ellie Goldstein Becomes Fifth Celebrity Eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

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Ellie Goldstein, the 23-year-old model and first contestant with Down's syndrome to participate in the main series of Strictly Come Dancing, has been eliminated from the competition alongside her professional partner Vito Coppola. The pair was part of the dreaded dance off, facing EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal and her partner Julian Caillon. Despite a strong performance, Goldstein and Coppola were eliminated after scoring 27 points, while Sopal and Caillon secured a spot in the competition with 28 points.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ellie Goldstein, a 23-year-old model with Down's syndrome, has made history as the first contestant with the condition to participate in the main series of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • Goldstein and her professional partner Vito Coppola were eliminated from the competition after being part of the dreaded dance off, alongside EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal and her partner Julian Caillon.
  • Coppola praised Goldstein, stating that she had changed his life and made him a better person, comparing her to a "beautiful angel."
  • Goldstein expressed her enjoyment of dancing with Coppola, thanking him for being a kind and heart-warming partner.
  • The pair will appear on Strictly's sister show It Takes Two to discuss their time on the show and reflect on their journey together.
  • Goldstein follows in the footsteps of former Chelsea footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, rugby player Chris Robshaw, TV star Ross King, and former Apprentice contestant Thomas Skinner as one of the first celebrities eliminated from the 2025 series.
  • Celebrity Traitors star Cat Burns performed on the results show, singing "How to Be Human" alongside choreography from dancers Michelle Tsiakkas and Nancy Xu.
  • The remaining nine couples will return to the ballroom on Saturday, November 8, at 6:25 pm, with the results show on Sunday, November 9, at 7:10 pm.

Statistics:

  • 27 points: The score Goldstein and Coppola achieved in the dreaded dance off.
  • 28 points: The score Sopal and Caillon achieved on Saturday, securing their spot in the competition.
  • 23 years old: Ellie Goldstein's age.
  • 5: The number of celebrities eliminated from the 2025 series, including Ellie Goldstein.

Sources:

  • Ellie Goldstein has become the fifth celebrity to be eliminated from 'Strictly Come Dancing' [BBC News]
  • Strictly viewers react to Ellie Goldstein's exit: 'She should be proud' [Express]
  • Strictly Come Dancing's La Voix has proven she deserves to be taken seriously [The Telegraph]
  • Strictly fans complain George Clarke 'set up' after second week of low scores [The Mirror]
  • Alan Carr's 'genius' Celebrity Traitors tactic that could see him win revealed [The Sun]
  • The Witcher fans name the one big problem with Liam Hemsworth's performance [Entertainment Weekly]
  • Curb Your Enthusiasm's Cheryl Hines says 'politics' behind Larry David estrangement [Variety]

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