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Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis is set to star in a new BBC drama - two years after she left EastEnders.
The 29-year-old actress rose to fame as Frankie Lewis on the soap back in 2020. Rose, who was born deaf, will return to acting in Reunion - a thriller about a recently released deaf prisoner who was shunned by his community after committing a heinous crime.
Matthew Gurney stars as ex-convict Daniel, who attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter Carly, played by How to Have Sex's Lara Peake. Rose plays the role of Miri - the stepdaughter of Christine (played by Bad Sisters star Anne-Marie Duff), who is determined to find out the truth of what Daniel did.
Meanwhile, Back to Black's Eddie Marsan plays Rose's on-screen dad Stephen, Christine's protective boyfriend. The stellar cast also includes Dune star Stephen Collins, Small World's Ace Mahbaz, The Chelsea Detective's Sophie Stone, Halo's Olive Gray and Broadchurch's Joe Sims.
However, the series marks a milestone in TV, with the majority of the cast and many members of the crew being deaf or using British Sign Language. Speaking about Reunion - which was written by deaf writer William Mager - Director of BBC Drama Lindsay Salt said: "It’s no surprise that William Mager’s layered, intelligent and utterly compelling scripts have attracted a cast and crew of such exceptional calibre to bring this story to the BBC.
A thriller like no other, this is a reunion you won’t want to miss." While Rose's longest-running role was on EastEnders, she is best known for winning Strictly Come Dancing alongside professional dancer Giovanni Pernice in 2021.
Their silent dance on the show took home the BAFTA TV Award for Must-See Moment the following year. Since her
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Giovanni Pernice has been at the forefront of drama as of late, with ex-partners of the Italian dancer coming forward to throw 'abuse' claims at him, as he stepped down from the BBC show.
Giovanni Pernice, the Strictly Come Dancing star, was seen enjoying a seaside trip with his girlfriend Molly Brown, looking cheerful despite the ongoing BBC investigation into 'serious misconduct' allegations against him. In one photo, a shirtless Giovanni flaunted his toned body in black shorts as he embraced Molly.The model looked stunning, showing off her figure in a black bikini while snuggling up to her beau.
Amanda Abbington's fiancé Jonathan Goodwin has responded to a fan after a troll accused Amanda of 'trying to ruin Giovanni Pernice's Strictly Come Dancing career'. Amid reports that the BBC has launched an investigation into Strictly pro Giovanni following questions about his training style with the celebrities on the show, former Britain's Got Talent star Jonathan, 44, who has been engaged to Amanda since 2021, took to Instagram to share a cryptic quote.
Emmerdale has signed a Waterloo Road star to join the soap and it could cause a stir for the Dingles in upcoming storylines. Actor Osian Morgan, who played bad boy Myles Massey in the BBC One school drama, will be switching soaps for a major role in the Yorkshire village.
Chelsea have announced that they have parted ways with Mauricio Pochettino as manager. With the pressure looming over Erik ten Hag, the Argentinian tactician has emerged as a contender to replace the former Ajax head coach.
Giovanni Pernice has welcomed a ‘little arrival’ with his girlfriend Molly Brown as he’s seen for the first time after issuing a statement about his conduct on Strictly Come Dancing.
undergoing chemotherapy treatment behind the scenes after revealing her cancer diagnosis to the world in March.In honor of Mental Health Awareness Week, the Waleses noted the psychological struggles young farmers can face as they shared a video highlighting the work Middleton has been carrying out behind closed doors.“This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we’ve brought together the inspirational Sam Stables from We Are Farming Minds and the brilliant Farmer Will for a very special film,” the Prince and Princess wrote on X and Instagram.“Spending a day together on Sam’s farm in Hereford they chatted about mental health in the farming community, finding support and the Duchy of Cornwall’s Mental Health Strategy.”While the mom of three doesn’t appear in the video, she and William both contributed to its production.It is believed that work on the farming project began before her diagnosis.Fans rushed to the comments section to thank the Princess for her work and unwavering dedication to the project, given her current circumstances.“We all know Princess Kate is working behind the scene as much as she can while receiving her cancer treatment.
Prince Harry's ties with the senior members of the Royal Family remain tense, and his recent trip to London has done little to mend these rifts.
Kate Middleton left many royal fans wondering if she was beginning a return to work this week as she shared a trailer for a new project to Instagram on Saturday in collaboration with Mental Health Week.The Prince and Princess of Wales' official Instagram account released a short film about the mental health challenges which the UK's farmers face, which starred Love Island's Will Young and saw the royals pledge to offer mental support to farmers in rural communities.This is the first project that Kate has been involved in since she revealed her cancer diagnosis, with the Princess taking time to recover following an abdominal surgery and to go through preventative chemotherapy. Alongside the video, a caption read: "A conversation for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek showing just how important the Duchy of Cornwall’s Mental Health Strategy is.
It has been a rollercoaster week for the BBC’s biggest entertainment show, Strictly Come Dancing.
Kate Garraway has shared her thoughts on the rumours that Giovanni Pernice has hung up his Strictly Come Dancing shoes after a nine-year stint. The Good Morning Britain host, 57, confessed that if the rumours of professional dancer Giovanni's departure from the BBC show are true, he'll be sorely missed by his fellow stars and the viewing public who've enjoyed watching him light up the dance floor for almost ten years.
Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice left the UK ahead of claims he is quitting the hugely popular BBC show after nine years.The star, 33, is on a break in Dubai with his girlfriend Molly Brown, 25, who shared pictures of them kissing where she dubbed him "my best friend".The couple, who confirmed their romance at the end of February, proved they were still going strong despite rumours that they had split. Strictly Come Dancing fans were shocked by the news - revealed by The Sun last night - that Giovanni is reportedly set to 'quit' the hit BBC show after nine years.
Bad Sisters star Anne-Marie Duff has boarded BBC thriller Reunion about a deaf man determined to right his wrongs while unravelling the truth behind the events that led him to prison.
Giovanni Pernice left his girlfriend a gushing five-word message on her latest social media post as they appeared loved-up on a recent holiday.
It looks like there could be another Strictly romance on the cards, as rumours are circulating of a new couple who have become close during rehearsals for the Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals tour. Professional dancers Jowita Przystal and Vito Coppola have been seen entering and leaving each other’s rooms, according to the Mirror. The two dancers are part of the professionals tour that began in Birmingham earlier this month.
Giovanni Pernice was among those to support Rose Ayling-Ellise after she shared how she was heartbroken. The former Strictly Come Dancing pairing has continued to show each other love and support since they won the BBC One dance contest in 2021.
Strictly Come Dancing legend Rose Ayling-Ellis has shared a heartbreaking post telling fans she'd been left feeling "terrified and heartbroken".The former EastEnders actress, who was partnered with Giovanni Pernice on the BBC dance show, was among those who reached out to comfort her after the Instagram message. Rose was responding to news that a British toddler had her hearing restored after becoming the first person in a pioneering gene therapy trial to 'treat' deafness. She referenced the development by sharing a picture of herself as a little girl, saying: "It feel like the end." Giovanni, 33, swiftly replied to the 29-year-old's post with three love hearts and liked the post.
Giovanni Pernice has been seen cosying up to his girlfriend as they enjoy some time in the sunshine. The Strictly Come Dancing star and his new love Molly Brown have ditched the UK after Giovanni wrapped up his latest solo tour.