Trailblazer Ellie ready for Strictly

MODEL and CBBC actress Ellie Goldstein is to become the first celebrity to compete on the main series of Strictly Come Dancing with Down's syndrome.

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The 23-year-old was announced as a contestant on the next series of the BBC dancing show on BBC Breakfast yesterday.

TV presenter George Webster, who also has Down’s syndrome, appeared on the 2022 Christmas special. Goldstein said: “I’m absolutely over the moon to be joining the cast and pros of Strictly Come Dancing this year.

“It’s a show I've loved watching for so long, and the chance to now be part of it feels like a dream.