Ellie Goldstein Becomes Fifth Contestant Eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing
Ellie Goldstein, a CBBC actress with Down's syndrome, has become the fifth contestant to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing after a dance-off against EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal and professional dancer Julian Caillon. The elimination came after Goldstein and her dance partner Vito Coppola performed their Halloween week routines again, with the judges deciding to save Sopal and Caillon's routine. The news has sparked a heartwarming exchange between Goldstein and Coppola, with Coppola declaring Goldstein his "little sister forever."
Key Takeaways:
- Ellie Goldstein, a CBBC actress with Down's syndrome, was the fifth contestant to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday's results show.
- Goldstein and her dance partner Vito Coppola were in the bottom two with EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal and professional dancer Julian Caillon after the combined vote from the judging panel and public.
- The elimination came after Goldstein and Coppola performed their Halloween week routines again, with the judges deciding to save Sopal and Caillon's routine.
- Coppola described Goldstein as his "little sister forever" and thanked her for changing his life in a heartwarming exchange after the show.
- Lewis Cope and dancer Katya Jones clinched the first perfect score of the series on Saturday with their couple's choice routine to Creep by Radiohead.
- Goldstein and Coppola's partnership was praised for its kindness and heartwarming moments throughout the competition.
Statistics:
- Ellie Goldstein was 23 years old when she competed on Strictly Come Dancing.
- Vito Coppola was 33 years old when he danced with Goldstein on the show.
- The judges scored Sopal and Caillon's routine 28 points on Saturday, calling it "full of character."