Strictly star’s wife hits out at contestants with more dancing experience Decision to cast stars with musical theatre history called ‘unfair’ The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025
Strictly’s Ellie Goldstein addresses concern that she was ‘upset’ after first dance The model and Vogue cover star was the subject of a number of tweets on Saturday night that insisted she seemed ‘upset’ and ‘overwhelmed’ The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025
Strictly Come Dancing’s launch show sees ‘sensational’ footballer Karen Carney top leaderboard Actor Lewis Cope and Dani Dyer’s replacement Amber Davies also stormed the rankings – while presenter Ross King came dead last The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2025
Karen Carney becomes first footballer to top Strictly leaderboard for 18 years The 38-year-old and her professional partner Carlos Gu scored 31 for their jive to Blondie’s One Way Or Another. Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2025
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey moved to tears during first Strictly live show of 2025 Aikines-Aryeetey said he had been dreaming of the dance having suffered an injury last year. Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2025
Amy Dowden and Thomas Skinner among Strictly pairings announced for 2025 The celebrities, along with their respective dance partners, will begin performing paired dances from next weekend. Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2025
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners Meet the cast of 2025, from Alex Kingston to Lewis Cope – and their professional partners The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025
Strictly’s Vito Coppola makes special promise to new partner Ellie Goldstein Strictly Come Dancing professional Vito Coppola made a special promise to his new partner Ellie Goldstein as the show launched its new 2025 series. The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025
How to watch Strictly Come Dancing 2025 online – free stream season 23 grand final Three celebrities remain in the final of the ballroom competition. Here's how to watch Strictly Come Dancing 2025 online from anywhere. TechRadar · Sep 20, 2025
How To Watch Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Online For Free From Anywhere The battle for the Glitterball Trophy starts here! Our guide explains how to watch Strictly Come Dancing 2025 streams online and free from anywhere in the world. Cinemablend · Sep 20, 2025
Strictly celebrities describe their aches and pains ahead of series launch The new hopefuls have told their social media followers they are having lots of fun despite their sore muscles as they practise for the hit dance show Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025
Meet Strictly Come Dancing’s Ellie Goldstein: The model who made British Vogue history Goldstein was the first model with Down syndrome to appear on the cover of British Vogue in 2023 The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
From Alex Kingston to Paul from Neighbours: every Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant rated The full line-up of TV’s glitziest dance contest is out. But who will lift the glitterball … and who will struggle to make it to film week? The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2025
Vicky Pattison admits she’s ‘terrified’ as she joins Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up A well-known Aussie soap star has also signed up for the upcoming series, which kicks off in September Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2025 Strictly Come Dancing announces Ellie Goldstein as first contestant with Down’s syndrome Goldstein, the first model with Down’s syndrome to feature on the cover of Vogue, becomes the ninth contestant to be announced for the 2025 series
Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025 Model Ellie Goldstein is first Strictly series contestant with Down’s syndrome The 23-year-old follows George Webster who appeared on the 2022 Christmas special.
International Business Times UK · Aug 13, 2025 Strictly's New Star: Could Ellie Goldstein Be the Series' Ultimate Game-Changer? Trailblazing model Ellie Goldstein steps into the Strictly Come Dancing spotlight for 2025. Here's why her casting could make this season one for the history books.
Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025 Model Ellie Goldstein announced as latest celebrity for Strictly Come Dancing She will become the first person with Down’s syndrome to compete on the main series of the BBC dancing show
Woman & Home · Mar 7, 2025 From TV host to Gucci model: meet four women breaking disability barriers These four champions of inclusivity are proving what's possible and inspiring us all to think differently about everything from garden design, to modelling, to acting
Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2023 ‘She’s perfect like me!’ Model Ellie Goldstein launches first Down’s syndrome Barbie The star was left ‘so emotional and proud’ to see the inclusive doll
Marie Claire · Apr 26, 2023 Barbie Launches Its First Doll With Down's Syndrome With Model Ellie Goldstein Hooray for representation.
Glasgow Live · Apr 26, 2023 Barbie doll with Down's syndrome launched by Mattel in a 'first' for popular toy The Barbie Fashionistas line, which began in 1959, has seen more than 175 looks with different skin tones, hair textures, body sizes and dolls with different disabilities.
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023 Barbie maker launches first Down’s syndrome doll The National Down Syndrome Society in the US helped to create the doll.
Irish Mirror · Apr 25, 2023 Barbie launches its first doll with Down's syndrome and you can buy it now from Smyths The €13.99 Barbie is available to pre-order from Smyths today
Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2023 Parents praise Mattel for Barbie doll which creates representation for 'entire community' The launch of Mattel's first-ever Barbie doll with Down's syndrome has been met with widespread acclaim as excited parents say they're looking forward to seeing the barbie in shops