Ellie Goldstein flooded with support as she's eliminated from Strictly
Ellie is the latest celeb to leave the show
Last updated 3rd Nov 2025
It’s safe to say model Ellie Goldstein has been an absolute sensation on the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing! With her amazing personality, impressive dance skills, and adorable partnership with pro dancer Vito Coppola, fans have loved watching her every week.
However, following Halloween Week, Ellie and Vito found themselves in the bottom two during Sunday night's (2nd November) results show, alongside Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon.
After performing a Tango to Lady Gaga's 'Abracadabra', judges Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse all chose to save Balvinder, with Shirley Ballas also deciding to send Ellie home.
Speaking to hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, Ellie said about Vito and her time on the show: "I've enjoyed it so much! He is a kind person and all I wanted from day one. You have been so heartwarming, thank you to you Vito."
Sharing the love back, Vito said to Ellie: "Honestly, there are no words I can use to describe how proud I am of you and you did really change my life so much. You made me such a better person.
"At the beginning of this year, I said to myself please, please, please can you send me a beautiful angel into my life? And now you arrived. I've never had a little sister but I always wanted one.
"Now, I have you and you're my little sister forever, and your big brother is always by your side."
Ellie and Vito's Strictly co-stars were also quick to send their love and support to the pair.
Dianne Buswell commented: 'My absolute favourites ❤️ you both made me feel emotional every week watching you and I will miss the magic of this partnership . Ellie we both have a brother in Vito and we are lucky girls ❤️🙏'. (sic)
Dani Dyer, who was forced to pull out of the show due to injury, wrote: 'Oh you both were just so so amazing 🥹🥹 going to miss watching you!! The energy and fun you brought to the show was just pure magic… be so proud of yourself @elliejg16_zebedeemodel🩷🩷🩷🩷'. (sic)
Amy Dowden added: 'Going to miss this beautiful partnership so so much!!! Loved every single routine! @elliejg16_zebedeemodel @vitocoppola 💖💖💖', with
Nikita Kuzmin then wrote: 'So so proud of you @elliejg16_zebedeemodel what a beautiful journey you’ve had, you’ve done it all with your heart and genuine self❤️ and my brother @vitocoppola you’ve just been unbelievable this whole season and what a partner, brother and friend you’ve been to Ellie! Love you both❤️'. (sic)
Katie Piper commented: 'Another amazing achievement to go on your CV Ellie. You’ve been spectacular, I can’t wait to see what you do next ❤️', with Alison Hammond adding: 'Well done Ellie and @vitocoppola you brought so much love and joy to the show 😍'. (sic)
Sharing a photo alongside Ellie backstage, Amber Davis wrote: 'My @elliejg16_zebedeemodel a ray of sunshine, I found a little sister in you - shine your light every where you go, you have brought so much love and joy into all our lives. I count my lucky stars you were brought into my life. 🫶🏼
'@vitocoppola you are literally one in a million. I will always be TEAM CHEEKYS number one fan!!!!!! 🪭 🤍'. (sic)
Ellie was announced as the ninth contestant to sign up for the show earlier this year.
Ellie made history back in 2023 when she become the first model with Down syndrome to grace the cover of British Vogue, as well as partnering with Mattel to launch the first ever Barbie with Down syndrome.
Throughout her career, 23-year-old Ellie has also appeared on the covers of Glamour, Elle, Mission Mag and Euphoria magazines, and she has featured in huge campaigns for brands such as Gucci Beauty and Adidas.
She said ahead of her appearance “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!”
Ellie was a brilliant contestant on the show and received her highest score of 31/40 during her Couple's Choice routine in Week Four.
Check out which couples are still remaining in the competition:
Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon
Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin
George Clarke and Alexis Warr
Lewis Cope and Katya Jones
Karen Carney and Carlos Gu
Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe: ELIMINATED
La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec: FORCED TO WITHDRAW
Drag Queen La Voix was forced to pull out of the competition ahead of Blackpool week. Hosts Tess and Claudia said: "As you may have heard La Voix sustained an injury meaning she can't dance in Blackpool tonight. Following further advice from our medical team, we can now confirm very sadly that she has had to withdraw from the competition."
Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington: ELIMINATED
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer: ELIMINATED
Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola: ELIMINATED
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley: ELIMINATED
Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell: FORCED TO WITHDRAW
After four weeks in the competition, Neighbours star Stefan Dennis announced he'd been forced to quit the competition, revealing he'd torn his calf muscle.
Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova: ELIMINATED
Ross King and Jowita Przystal: ELIMINATED
Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden: ELIMINATED
Dani Dyer and Nikita Kuzmin: FORCED TO WITHDRAW
Just days ahead of her first live performance, Dani released a statement to announce she'd had to pull out of the series after suffering a fractured ankle in training. It has now been confirmed that Amber Davies will replace her and pair with Nikita.
Strictly Come Dancing airs every Saturday and Sunday night on BBC One.
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