ELLIE Goldstein delivered a show-stopping second performance on Strictly tonight, putting to rest concerns from last week.
The 23-year-old model and actress had worried viewers after her eyes appeared watery following her Cha-Cha with partner Vito Coppola.
Tonight, Ellie dazzled in a flowing blue-and-white dress as she performed a waltz to Elton John’s Wonderful World.
Her graceful spins and sweeping arm movements left the audience emotional, with few dry eyes except for Ellie’s and Vito’s.
The judges rewarded their performance with a total of 23 out of 40 points, bringing their combined score over the two weeks to 40 ahead of the first elimination.
Shirley Ballas praised Ellie, saying she was “the epitome of grace and charm” and complimented her spinning skills, also noting her improvement in keeping her feet properly positioned.
Anton Du Beke agreed, calling her underarm spins “an absolute delight” and adding that if she continues to follow feedback, she’ll be unstoppable.
Viewers equally adored the performance, and were feeling quite emotional.
“Ellie looked beautiful and her Waltz was just as beautiful.! Her dress is so pretty. Love these two, a very joyful happy partnership,” said one user on X.
Fans flooded social media with praise, calling Ellie’s dance “beautiful” and her dress “so pretty.”
After last week’s concerns, Ellie reassured everyone on Instagram that she wasn’t upset, saying she was “over the moon” about the support and having “the time of my life.” She also thanked the show, the cast, and her dance partner for making her Strictly experience so special.
“I feel so lucky to be surrounded by the most amazing support team: my wonderful family, my agents, the whole Strictly crew, and of course my incredible dance partner Vito.
“I couldn’t ask for better.”