Every person on 'Strictly' works so hard to bring the show together and they are the most creative people. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
I knew a big part of why 'Strictly' approached me was because I am deaf. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
Saying 'no' is a privilege most people take for granted, I knew I would be the first deaf dancer and saying 'no'… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
In the hearing world, I'm constantly having to lip-read and trying to understand what's going on. Sign language is so beautiful. It gives you… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
I believe that diverse, rich, and fascinating deaf stories are ready to go mainstream and that we can do this, together. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
I am a big believer of getting yourself out of your comfort zone, because that's where you grow. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
When I was little, I would draw hearing aids onto my Barbie dolls to make them look like me, so I am thrilled that… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
A lot of deaf people experience feeling left out. Feeling lonely. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
Before I had an agent, I tried to apply for Spotlight membership and was rejected more than once. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
I am disabled because I live and work in a world that disables me. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
It's been incredibly special to be 'EastEnders' first regular deaf actor. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
I feel really glad that I knew who I was from a very early age. I never ever once thought: 'I wish I could… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
DYT, under the direction of Paula Garfield, was my first experience of deaf performing arts and I loved my time there. It provides such… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
I love crime dramas. They're horrible but I find them fascinating. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
