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Rose Ayling-Ellis

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Rose Ayling-Ellis

Rose Lucinda Ayling-Ellis (born 17 November 1994) is an English actress, television presenter and writer of children's books. Deaf since birth, she is a British Sign Language user. On television, she is best known for her role as Frankie Lewis in the BBC soap opera EastEnders (2020–2022) and for winning the 19th series of Strictly Come Dancing with Giovanni Pernice in 2021; she was the programme's first deaf contestant. In 2025, she starred in the ITV drama Code of Silence. Also known for her theatre work, she has been nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award and won The Stage Debut Award. She is the recipient of the Visionary Honours for Inspirational Person of the Year.

Infobox

Born
Rose Lucinda Ayling-Ellis (1994-11-17) 17 November 1994 (age 31)Hythe, Kent, England
Alma mater
University for the Creative Arts
Occupations
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Years active
2011–present

Tables

· Career › Other ventures
Horwood
Horwood
Week #
Horwood
Dance / Song
Mabuse
Judges' scores
Ballas
Judges' scores
Du Beke
Judges' scores
Total
1
1
Week #
1
Dance / Song
Jive / "Shake It Off"
Judges' scores
6
Judges' scores
6
Judges' scores
4
Judges' scores
6
Judges' scores
22
Result
No elimination
2
2
Week #
2
Dance / Song
Salsa / "Cuba"
Judges' scores
6
Judges' scores
7
Judges' scores
6
Judges' scores
7
Judges' scores
26
Result
Safe
3
3
Week #
3
Dance / Song
Foxtrot / "Rose's Theme"
Judges' scores
9
Judges' scores
9
Judges' scores
9
Judges' scores
9
Judges' scores
36
Result
Safe
4
4
Week #
4
Dance / Song
Cha-cha-cha / "Raspberry Beret"
Judges' scores
7
Judges' scores
6
Judges' scores
6
Judges' scores
7
Judges' scores
26
Result
Safe
5
5
Week #
5
Dance / Song
Viennese waltz / "Fallin'"
Judges' scores
9
Judges' scores
10
Judges' scores
9
Judges' scores
9
Judges' scores
37
Result
Safe
6
6
Week #
6
Dance / Song
Tango / "Shivers"
Judges' scores
10
Judges' scores
10
Judges' scores
10
Judges' scores
10
Judges' scores
40
Result
Safe
7
7
Week #
7
Dance / Song
Samba / "Cinema Italiano"
Judges' scores
8
Judges' scores
8
Judges' scores
8
Judges' scores
8
Judges' scores
32
Result
Safe
8
8
Week #
8
Dance / Song
Contemporary / "Symphony"
Judges' scores
9
Judges' scores
10
Judges' scores
10
Judges' scores
10
Judges' scores
39
Result
Safe
9
9
Week #
9
Dance / Song
Quickstep / "Love Is an Open Door"
Judges' scores
10
Judges' scores
9
Judges' scores
9
Judges' scores
10
Judges' scores
38
Result
Safe
10
10
Week #
10
Dance / Song
Paso doble / "California Dreamin'"
Judges' scores
8
Judges' scores
8
Judges' scores
8
Judges' scores
9
Judges' scores
33
Result
Safe
11
11
Week #
11
Dance / Song
American Smooth / "This Will Be"
Judges' scores
9
Judges' scores
10
Judges' scores
10
Judges' scores
10
Judges' scores
39
Result
Safe
12
12
Week #
12
Dance / Song
Waltz / "How Long Will I Love You?"Argentine tango / "A Evaristo Carriego"
Judges' scores
910
Judges' scores
1010
Judges' scores
1010
Judges' scores
1010
Judges' scores
3940
Result
Safe
13
13
Week #
13
Dance / Song
Quickstep / "Love Is an Open Door"Freestyle / "The Rose"Contemporary / "Symphony"
Judges' scores
91010
Judges' scores
101010
Judges' scores
101010
Judges' scores
101010
Judges' scores
394040
Result
WINNER
Week #
Dance / Song
Judges' scores
Result
Horwood
Mabuse
Ballas
Du Beke
Total
1
Jive / "Shake It Off"
6
6
4
6
22
No elimination
2
Salsa / "Cuba"
6
7
6
7
26
Safe
3
Foxtrot / "Rose's Theme"
9
9
9
9
36
Safe
4
Cha-cha-cha / "Raspberry Beret"
7
6
6
7
26
Safe
5
Viennese waltz / "Fallin
9
10
9
9
37
Safe
6
Tango / "Shivers"
10
10
10
10
40
Safe
7
Samba / "Cinema Italiano"
8
8
8
8
32
Safe
8
Contemporary / "Symphony"
9
10
10
10
39
Safe
9
Quickstep / "Love Is an Open Door"
10
9
9
10
38
Safe
10
Paso doble / "California Dreamin
8
8
8
9
33
Safe
11
American Smooth / "This Will Be"
9
10
10
10
39
Safe
12
Waltz / "How Long Will I Love You?"Argentine tango / "A Evaristo Carriego"
910
1010
1010
1010
3940
Safe
13
Quickstep / "Love Is an Open Door"Freestyle / "The Rose"Contemporary / "Symphony"
91010
101010
101010
101010
394040
WINNER
· Filmography
2011
The End
Role(s)
Sophia
Notes
Short film
2015
The Quiet Ones
Role(s)
Charlotte
Notes
Short film
2017
Casualty
Role(s)
Bianca Sinclair
Notes
Series 32, episode 7
2018
Reverberations
Role(s)
Josephine
Notes
Short film
2019
Summer of Rockets
Role(s)
Esther
Notes
Main role
2020
Almost
Role(s)
Sarah
Notes
Short film
2020–2022
Role(s)
EastEnders
Notes
Frankie Lewis
2021
Strictly Come Dancing
Role(s)
Contestant
Notes
Series 19
2022
CBeebies Bedtime Stories
Role(s)
Narrator
Notes
Episodes: "Can Bears Ski?" and "Everybody Can Dance"
2023
Sing for the King: The Search for the Coronation Choir
Role(s)
Mentor
Notes
Documentary
Rose Ayling-Ellis: Signs for Change
Role(s)
Presenter
Notes
Documentary
Shakespeare Sonnets: A Modern Love Story
Role(s)
Narrator
Notes
Television special
Murder, They Hope
Role(s)
Catherine
Notes
Episode: "Blood Actually"
2024
Afternoon Live
Role(s)
Presenter
Notes
2024 Summer Paralympics coverage
Who Do You Think You Are?
Role(s)
Herself
Notes
Series 21, episode 4
Ludwig
Role(s)
Freya Chordwell
Notes
Series 1, episode 5
2025
Rose Ayling-Ellis: Old Hands, New Tricks
Role(s)
Presenter
Notes
Documentary series
Reunion
Role(s)
Miri Mokhtar
Notes
Main role
Doctor Who
Role(s)
Aliss Fenly
Notes
Episode: "The Well"
Code of Silence
Role(s)
Alison Brooks
Notes
Main role
TBA
Role(s)
Tuva
Notes
Tuva Moodyson
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
2011
The End
Sophia
Short film
2015
The Quiet Ones
Charlotte
Short film
2017
Casualty
Bianca Sinclair
Series 32, episode 7
2018
Reverberations
Josephine
Short film
2019
Summer of Rockets
Esther
Main role
2020
Almost
Sarah
Short film
2020–2022
EastEnders
Frankie Lewis
Regular role; 131 episodes
2021
Strictly Come Dancing
Contestant
Series 19
2022
CBeebies Bedtime Stories
Narrator
Episodes: "Can Bears Ski?" and "Everybody Can Dance"
2023
Sing for the King: The Search for the Coronation Choir
Mentor
Documentary
Rose Ayling-Ellis: Signs for Change
Presenter
Documentary
Shakespeare Sonnets: A Modern Love Story
Narrator
Television special
Murder, They Hope
Catherine
Episode: "Blood Actually"
2024
Afternoon Live
Presenter
2024 Summer Paralympics coverage
Who Do You Think You Are?
Herself
Series 21, episode 4
Ludwig
Freya Chordwell
Series 1, episode 5
2025
Rose Ayling-Ellis: Old Hands, New Tricks
Presenter
Documentary series
Reunion
Miri Mokhtar
Main role
Doctor Who
Aliss Fenly
Episode: "The Well"
Code of Silence
Alison Brooks
Main role
TBA
Tuva
Tuva Moodyson
Upcoming series; also executive producer
· Stage
2016
Herons Workshop
Role(s)
Michelle
Notes
Lyric Hammersmith
2019
Mother Courage
Role(s)
Kattrin
Notes
Royal Exchange
Faith, Hope and Charity
Role(s)
Daughter
Notes
National Theatre
Peter Pan
Role(s)
Wendy
Notes
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
2022
Strictly Come Dancing Live!
Role(s)
Herself
Notes
UK tour (various locations)
2022–2023
Role(s)
As You Like It
Notes
Celia
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2016
Herons Workshop
Michelle
Lyric Hammersmith
2019
Mother Courage
Kattrin
Royal Exchange
Faith, Hope and Charity
Daughter
National Theatre
Peter Pan
Wendy
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
2022
Strictly Come Dancing Live!
Herself
UK tour (various locations)
2022–2023
As You Like It
Celia
@sohoplace
· Awards and nominations
2020
Digital Spy Reader Awards
Role(s)
Best Soap Newcomer
Notes
EastEnders
2021
National Television Awards
Role(s)
Newcomer
Notes
EastEnders
Heat Unmissables Awards
Role(s)
TV Moment of the Year (with Giovanni Pernice)
Notes
Silent Dance on Strictly Come Dancing
2022
British Academy Television Awards
Role(s)
Virgin TV's Must-See Moment
Notes
Silent Dance on Strictly Come Dancing
Visionary Honours
Role(s)
Inspirational Person of the Year
Notes
Herself
National Television Awards
Role(s)
Serial Drama Performance
Notes
EastEnders
2023
Laurence Olivier Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Notes
As You Like It
The Stage Debut Awards
Role(s)
Best West End Debut
Notes
As You Like It
2024
Grierson Awards
Role(s)
Best Documentary Presenter
Notes
Rose Ayling-Ellis: Signs for Change
2025
Royal Television Society Programme Awards
Role(s)
Sports Presenter, Commentator or Pundit (with Clare Balding)
Notes
2024 Summer Paralympics
National Film Awards UK
Role(s)
Best Actress in a TV Series
Notes
Code of Silence
National Television Awards
Role(s)
Drama Performance
Notes
Code of Silence
TVTimes Awards
Role(s)
Favourite Actor
Notes
Code of Silence
2026
TV Choice Awards
Role(s)
Best Drama Performance
Notes
Code of Silence
Year
Award
Category
Nominee/work
Result
Ref.
2020
Digital Spy Reader Awards
Best Soap Newcomer
EastEnders
Third
2021
National Television Awards
Newcomer
EastEnders
Nominated
Heat Unmissables Awards
TV Moment of the Year (with Giovanni Pernice)
Silent Dance on Strictly Come Dancing
Won
2022
British Academy Television Awards
Virgin TV's Must-See Moment
Silent Dance on Strictly Come Dancing
Won
Visionary Honours
Inspirational Person of the Year
Herself
Won
National Television Awards
Serial Drama Performance
EastEnders
Nominated
2023
Laurence Olivier Awards
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
As You Like It
Nominated
The Stage Debut Awards
Best West End Debut
As You Like It
Won
2024
Grierson Awards
Best Documentary Presenter
Rose Ayling-Ellis: Signs for Change
Nominated
2025
Royal Television Society Programme Awards
Sports Presenter, Commentator or Pundit (with Clare Balding)
2024 Summer Paralympics
Won
National Film Awards UK
Best Actress in a TV Series
Code of Silence
Nominated
National Television Awards
Drama Performance
Code of Silence
Nominated
TVTimes Awards
Favourite Actor
Code of Silence
Pending
2026
TV Choice Awards
Best Drama Performance
Code of Silence
Pending

References

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    https://www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/tv-series/rose-ayling-ellis
  2. Kent Online
    https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/the-strictly-star-from-kent-tipped-to-win-the-glitterball-257690/
  3. The Times
    https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/celebrity/article/rose-ayling-ellis-interview-mother-relative-values-86qrlcfls
  4. "Starring in EastEnders | My deafness didn't stop me"
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    https://news.sky.com/story/eastenders-actress-rose-ayling-ellis-unveils-first-barbie-with-hearing-aids-12674127
  30. "Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis unveils first Barbie doll with hearing aids"
    https://www.itv.com/news/2022-08-16/strictly-star-rose-ayling-ellis-unveils-first-barbie-doll-with-hearing-aids
  31. "Rose Ayling-Ellis: Signs for Change"
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