Rose Ayling-Ellis

Rose Lucinda Ayling-Ellis (born 17 November 1994) is an English actress, television presenter and writer of children's books. Deaf since birth, she is a British Sign Language user. On television, she is best known for her role as Frankie Lewis in the BBC soap opera EastEnders (2020–2022) and for winning the 19th series of Strictly Come Dancing with Giovanni Pernice in 2021; she was the programme's first deaf contestant.

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2021 - S19

Year and series

Giovanni Pernice

Partner

1st

Series position

16

Total scored dances

35.38*

Av. total score (40)

26th / 309

Celeb rank (40)

8.84

Av. judge score (10)

26th / 309

Celeb rank (10)

30

Total 10s awarded

4*

Perfect scores (40)

13

Weeks in show

566

Total points


Rose's dances

WeekDanceTotalAv score (10)Craig Revel HorwoodMotsi MabuseShirley BallasCynthia ErivoAnton Du Beke
1Jive225.506646
2Salsa266.506767
3Foxtrot369.009999
4Cha Cha Cha276.757668
5Viennese Waltz379.2591099
6Tango4010.0010101010
7Samba328.008888
8Couple's Choice399.759101010
9Quickstep379.2599109
10Paso Doble338.258889
11American Smooth399.759101010
12Waltz399.759101010
12Argentine Tango4010.0010101010
13Quickstep399.759101010
13Couple's Choice4010.0010101010
13Showdance4010.0010101010