Strictly Come Dancing's Rose Ayling-Ellis has expressed her fears stating it 'feels like the end' as her dance partner Giovanni Pernice offered comforting words. The former EastEnders actress, who won Strictly in 2022 with professional dancer Gio, has been a strong advocate for those with hearing loss, and her 'deaf dance' on the show received widespread acclaim, reports the Express.
"Will all the hard work that deaf people fought for inclusivity be thrown out of the window? Why would society meet us halfway now they are the "cure"? A cure is defined as "relieving a person of the symptoms of a disease or condition". My deafness is not a disease or a condition. I don't need relief from it. My deafness has given me many opportunities, and my life is richer because of it.
Rose Ayling-Ellis's Strictly Come Dancing partner, Giovanni Pernice, showed his support after Rose shared her thoughts about a new genetic treatment that can prevent deafness. Giovanni sent her three red heart emojis and liked her post. However, some fans disagreed with Rose's views.