Who is Ellie Goldstein? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and model
It's time to get dancing!
Ellis Goldstein graced the Strictly ballroom tonight (Saturday 27th) alongside her dance partner Vito Coppola as they Cha Cha'd their way across the dance floor.
While the pair didn't score the highest, the pressure is off as no one will be going home this week, with the judge's scored being rolled over to week two.
Vito Coppola previously described Ellie to be his "little sister", with the pair's chemistry off the charts on the dance floor.
"She's one of the most brilliant, exciting personalities I have ever met, and we are going to make sure to bring that out on the show," he told Radio Times magazine.
"I want Ellie to be herself. I think people will really appreciate and understand the way she will shine like a star in the sky."
As the live show continues, read on to learn more about Ellie Goldstein as she stars on Strictly Come Dancing 2025.
Who is Ellie Goldstein?
Age: 23
Job: Model
Instagram: @elliejg16_zebedeemodel
Partner: Vito Coppola
Ellie Goldstein is a model, actor and influencer who made history as the first model with Down syndrome to appear on the cover of British Vogue.
Since then, she has appeared on the covers of Glamour, Elle, Mission Mag and Euphoria magazines and has featured in campaigns for the likes of Adidas and Gucci Beauty.
She recently appeared on the latest celebrity season of The Great British Bake Off, and earlier this year she joined the cast of the BBC's Malory Towers as Nancy Maher.
Ellie Goldstein's Strictly journey so far
Scoreboard
Week 1: Cha Cha (4+4+4+5) = 17
What did Ellie Goldstein dance to in Week 1 on Strictly?
Ellie and dance partner Vito danced the Cha Cha to Yes, And? by Ariana Grande.
What did Ellie Goldstein say about joining Strictly Come Dancing?
Ellie appeared on BBC Breakfast, where she was announced for this year's cast.
On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Ellie 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.
"I know it’s going to be challenging, but I’m ready to do it with the glitter and glamour and make some magic on that dancefloor. Let the Strictly journey begin!"
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Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.
