STRICTLY Come Dancing fans were left in tears over Ellie Goldstein’s dance with Vito Coppola – saying the star deserves to win.
Model and Malory Towers star Ellie, 23, who has Down Syndrome, performed a Couple’s Choice with Vito.
They danced to Golden by Huntr/x leaving the judges in awe, and viewers at home were moved by Ellie’s efforts.
One fan wrote on X: “Ellie deserves to WIN! Keep proving yourself girl! #StrictlyComeDancing.”
Another added: “Well done Ellie. Felt very emotional watching that.”
A third said: “Catching up on Strictly and Ellie has made me cry for the second week in a row.”
While a fourth penned: “Ellie had me in tears. Full of joy and I loved it. Vito is a true man! The best.
“Full of joy and love and happiness.”
Speaking after the dance, Anton du Beke said his eight-year-old twins would be “screaming at the top of their voice” for Ellie.
He added: “You are amazing! Ellie, you’re incredible.”
Craig Revel Horwood remarked “what a display in self expression, really.”
Motsi Mabuse said: “Ellie, I’m really honestly so happy for you.
“You had this moment on Strictly because it was strong, it was powerful and I know so many young girls are there watching you.
“They’re going to want to be on stage like you. This was your go-home moment, I’ve never seen you dance stronger.”
“Honestly guys, that really touched me.”
Overall, Ellie and Vito earned a score of 31, with three 8s and one 7 from the judges.
It meant they placed fourth overall on this week’s leaderboard.
Previously, Ellie wowed viewers with her waltz, while brushing off viewers’ concern from the first live episode.
Strictly Come Dancing airs on BBC One and iPlayer.
