The cast of Gogglebox started crying as they watched Rose Ayling-Ellis dance with Giovanni Pernice on Strictly Come Dancing.
Gogglebox returned with a Christmas special on Christmas Day (December 25) – and when the cast watched their silent dance – many of the stars started welling up.
In November, Rose and Giovanni paid tribute to the deaf community when they danced to Symphony by Clean Bandit – and they paused the music for 10 seconds and danced in silence.
EastEnders star Rose became the first ever deaf contestant to perform on the show, and she was crowned the winner during the grand finale.
Jenny started crying as she sat on the sofa watching the routine with her best pal Lee.
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She wiped tears from her eyes as she said: “Oh, Christ”.
The Worthingtons were reaching for the tissue boxes too – and Alison said “Oh it’s dead moving, that. It’s ridiculous.”
Sophie Sandiford said: “That is my favourite Strictly dance that I’ve ever watched.”
Her brother Pete, who recently became a dad, agreed: “I think it’s the best one ever.”
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Stephen Webb admitted that he was getting “choked up”.
“Sometimes it’s more than scores and marks and dances, sometimes it’s just a moment, and we just had that. Thank you so much,” said judge Motsi Mabuse on the night.
Giovanni told Heat: “This dance meant so much to us and we are so proud that we could show a glimpse into Rose’s world and represent the deaf community in this way.”
Rose and Giovanni won the show in December – and they chose to dance their silent Symphony routine for their Couple’s Choice.
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After winning the show, Rose penned a powerful post on Instagram where she paid tribute to her dance partner.
She wrote: “I’m dedicating this post to the most wonderful human ever, Giovanni.
“The person who was there everyday with me for four months, who knows truly what this journey has been for me, the reason why I have become confident within myself. He came into my world and brought the best out of me. I cannot thank him enough for all the work and effort to make me become the dancer that I am today.”
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