Ellie Goldstein at “Strictly Come Dancing”: First participant with Down syndrome

Ellie Goldstein (23) with Down syndrome on “Strictly Come Dancing”, the British version of “Let’s Dance”. The British from Essex has already celebrated international success as a model – now she wants to conquer the dance floor.

“BBC” has not yet officially confirmed her participation, a source was still said to be the “Sun”: “Ellie is enthusiastic about participating in ‘Strictly’. She has overcome so many barriers in her career, from modeling for Gucci to the first model with Down syndrome, which was on it.” She added: “Ellie can’t wait to start the show and show people what she can.”

The forecasts of the doctors were bleak when Ellie was born. They told the parents that the girl would “never run or speak”. But since her birth in December 2001 she has defied all expectations and was the first model with Down syndrome, which was seen in large international campaigns, written history.

Ellie’s path to fame started as a teenager on the catwalks of the world. Victoria’s Secret, Adidas, Gucci – the largest brands in the fashion industry hired them. Then the breakthrough in 2023: As the first woman with Down syndrome, she adorned the cover of the British “Vogue”. that is sold worldwide today.

“I’ve already modeled so much and I love it” ,. “And I loved doing the Barbie job – it was great to finally see a doll that I look.”

In “Strictly Come Dancing”, Ellie Goldstein is said to compete in addition to ex-footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Eastenders star Balvinder Sopal and ex-rugby professional Chris Robshaw. Reality TV star Dani Dyer is also traded as a possible participant. The new season is expected to start on BBC in September 2025.