Rose Ayling Ellis started Strictly Come dancing on Saturday, as she faced John Whaite head-to-head in the largest final of Strictly’s history.
For the first time, just two finalists competed after AJ Odudu was forced to pull out of the competition at the final hour due to an ankle injury.
27-year-old EastEnders actress and first star deaf on the show opened the event with her Judges Choice dance with Giovanni Pernice. John, his partner Johannes Radebe, waited in the wings.
Rose Ayling Ellis started Strictly Come dancing on Saturday, as she faced John Whaite head-to-head in the largest final of Strictly’s history.
As they performed the Quickstep To Love Is An Open Door (Frozen, Musical week), the pair wanted to increase their 37-year old score.
Shirley Ballas, the head judge commented on their performances and said that it was “Strictly Magic.” It was an amazing quickstep.
Congratulations! Congratulations.’
Anton Du Beke said: “I don’t know who’s more anxious, Giovanni or you.” It was simply beautiful, charming, and amazing.
Connection: 27-year-old EastEnders actress and first deaf celebrity on the show opened the event with her Judges Choice dance with Giovanni Pernice. John, his partner Johannes Radebe, waited in the wings.
EastEnders” actress in EastEnders, at 27 years old, is the first to be deaf. She opened the program with herJudges Choice’s dance Quickstep To Love Is an Open Door, which she learned from Frozen.
Craig Revel Horwood was ninth, Motsi Mbuse, Shirley, and Anton were all 10 points. That gives them a score of almost 39 points.
Congratulations: Craig Revel Horwood scored nine, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley and Anton all gave 10 points, giving them a near-perfect score of 39 points
Craig Revel Horwood was ninth, Motsi Mbuse, Shirley, and Anton were all ten points. That gives them a score of almost 39 points.
John’s Judge’s Choice was next, which was the Rumba To Shape of My Heart By Sting. Shirley said to the couple: “It’s quite emotional for me. The story was filled with hope and narrative. John I want to give John the best compliment: I hope that one day I will be able to dance the Rumba along with you.
Motsi said, “I loved it.” It was a great experience to dance Rumba in final. For me, it was an appreciation of touch, time and breath. That is all that I wanted.
John also scored 39 points. Craig was unable to give him the perfect 10.
As Anton performed The Couple’s choice to Symphony by Clean Bandit, Zara Larsson was also performed.
It’s race time: John scored 39 points and Craig only 10
As the actress paid tribute to the deaf community, the moving dance featured an awkward silence. Rose said that her performance meant a lot to her. This dance really spoke volumes about my Strictly experience.
“I was certain that this dance would have an impact, but it actually changed people’s perception.” This is what we have been waiting for since years.
Tess Daly opened the program by mentioning AJ’s premature departure. Tess Daly stated that Kai and AJ aren’t going to be dancing tonight. AJ was injured in her ankle earlier this week. She is unable to dance despite being treated and rested and has been forced to leave the competition.
Claudia Winkleman stated: ‘We’ll be talking to AJ last night on the show, and I think everyone can agree that even though AJ doesn’t perform tonight, she’s and will always be a Strictly finalist. AJ we love you.’
The show is set to feature a performance from the professional dancers, where Janette Manrara will rejoin the group, after quitting to host It Takes Two, and dance alongside husband Aljaž Škorjanec.
Ahead of the final, Rose was at 1-20 odds on favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing with 95% chance of lifting the glitterball trophy, while John, was the 8-1 outsider.
Other predictions suggest EastEnders star Rose and dance partner Giovanni could finish their three routines with 119 points out of 120, compared to chef John and dance partner Johanne predicted 117 points.
These two finalists represent a groundbreaking pair. Rose is the first person to take part in Strictly Come Dancing, while John was the first man to partner in same-sex.
Coral, a leading bookmaker, has awarded Rose Ayling Ellis an 89% chance to win Strictly Come Dancing. She also named her the Strictly favorite with the lowest price.
John Hill, Coral said that it was very disappointing for AJ to have to pull out at this point. Rose is the Strictly favourite with the lowest price.
From the beginning of this series, Rose has been the favorite to win the Glitterball trophy. We believe she is 89% likely to win this weekend’s final.
“It will make a great Christmas gift for punters, as Rose is well-backed since the first week she danced on the floor.
Emotional: Friday’s Strictly Final was thrown into chaos after AJ Odudu (33), pulled out at the final minute following ligament injury to her foot in rehearsals.
Strictly was in chaos Friday night after AJ Odudu (33) pulled out after sustaining ligament injury to her foot at rehearsals.
Kai (26-year-old professional dancer) and the television host broke down on Friday’s It Takes Two, as Kai was forced from her job.
Rylan Clark Neal was ‘gutted’ that AJ had to cry after seeing a video of their Strictly Journey. She said, ‘It wasn’t how we wanted it to be.’
AJ said, “Do you know, it was the most fun and the Monday rehearsals were the best. We were so excited that we decided to do the Charleston and the jive. What a great way to finish our experience.”
It’s sad news. The 33-year-old presenter had to withdraw from the grand final because of ligament damage sustained during rehearsals. (Photo: Friday).
My ligament ruptured, and now my ankle is giving way. It’s a terrible loss. We were all set to smash it.
“This wasn’t how we planned to go out. But, even if you look back at those moments, it was an absolute joy dancing with Kai each week. So thank you.
Kai reflected on the two dances they had performed and shared how she was ‘hoping for change’. However, Kai said her injury was too bad.
Pro dancer and choreographer, he said that they were happy to have ‘gone out on a high last week’ following their victory over the leaderboards and their first perfect score (40 points).
It is over. AJ was forced to abandon her goal of winning the gold ball trophy. She released a statement expressing regret.
