Model, actress and disability campaigner Ellie Goldstein has joined the line-up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing, making her the first star with Down's syndrome to take part in a regular series of the dance show. She follows in the footsteps of TV presenter George Webster, who was a contestant on the 2022 Strictly Christmas special.

Model Ellie Goldstein has been announced as the ninth contestant for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. Ellie, 22, will be the first person with Down’s syndrome to compete on the main series of Strictly, after TV presenter George Webster appeared on the 2022 Christmas special.

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