STRICTLY viewers have voiced concern for Ellie Goldstein after spotting the upset star being supported by professional dancers during the show.
The model, actress and author is breaking barriers for people born with Down's syndrome as the first contestant with the condition to take part in the show.
Over the past decade, Ellie has appeared in campaigns for big brands like Nike, Vodafone, Primark and Superdrug.
She gained global attention after being the first model with Down's Syndrome to appear in a Gucci campaign in 2020.
During Strictly's live show last night, Ellie and her professional dance partner Vito performed the cha cha to Yes, And? by Ariana Grande.
The 23-year-old was dazzling on the dance floor in a glittering light blue and silver dress, alongside a bubbly Vito.
All four judges praised their first dance and Anton told Ellie she was a joy.
Craig Revel Horwood told her the routine was "flat footed" but praised her "natural rhythm."
Head judge Shirley Ballas even gave Ellie a fan, branded with 'fabulous', after the performance.
The energetic pair then received four points each from
However, later on in the show, Claudia Winkleman spoke to a hilarious La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec about their routine.
And viewers spotted Ellie being supported by professional dancers Dianne Buswell, Karen Hauer and celebrity contestant Harry Aikines-Aryeetey.
Taking to X, fans shared their concern and one wrote: " "Ellie looks a bit upset so it's lovely to see Harry and Karen comforting her #Strictly."
Another added: "Ellie seems a bit sad in the background, is she ok?"
"Oh Ellie, please someone take her backstage and give her a brew and a hug. She's so close to tears it's heart-breaking," said another.
While a fourth added: "Aw Ellie looks like she's going to burst into tears."
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Strictly Come Dancing news and the latest line up
- Nitro from Gladiators will be showing off his dance moves on this year's show.
- Doctor Who and ER star Alex Kingston has signed up.
- Chris Robshaw, former Harlequins and England rugby captain.
- Eastenders actress Suki Panesar, has moved from Walford to the ballroom.
- Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis has been confirmed.
- George Clarke, a YouTube star, joins Strictly.
- Dani Dyer pulled out with injury and has been replaced by Love Island winner Amber Davies.
- La Voixis the first drag star to join the main series
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink swaps is football boots for dancing shoes.
- Ellie Goldstein became the first contestant with Down's Syndrome to take part.
- Thomas Skinner is swapping the boardroom for ballroom dancing
- I'm a Celeb winner Vicky Pattison has been announced.
- Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope was announced as the last contestant.
- Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn pulled out of the show before the launch date over medical reasons.
"I'm worried about Ellie, she looks overwhelmed, bless her," said another worried fan.
But a joyful Ellie later took to Instagram and posted: "I had the best time ever. I am so happy and grateful."
The gorgeous star also posted an image to her stories of her with her fan and captioned it: "Finally, in bed. What an amazing day! Loving the fan Shirley Ballas."
