Ellie Goldstein leaves Strictly Come Dancing after emotional dance-off

Ellie Goldstein has been eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing after facing a dance-off against EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal. Goldstein, who made history as the first contestant with Down’s syndrome on the show, and her professional partner Vito Coppola performed a Tango for their dance-off routine. The judges, Anton du Beke, Motsi Mabuse, and Craig Revel Horwood, all chose to save Balvinder, meaning head judge Shirley Ballas's deciding vote was not needed, though she confirmed she would also have saved Balvinder. Following their elimination, Vito Coppola expressed deep pride in Ellie Goldstein, calling her an "angel" and stating she had made him a better person and was like a little sister to him. G... download the app to read more