Strictly's Ellie Goldstein 'Cheered On' by Aitch in Sweet Move During Manchester Visit

The magic of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2026 reached new heights during its recent stop at Manchester’s AO Arena, thanks to a heartwarming interaction between trailblazing model Ellie Goldstein and local rap legend Aitch.

While Ellie and her professional partner Vito Coppola—fondly known as "Team Cheeky"—delighted the Northern crowds with their ballroom routines, they received some extra-special support from one of Manchester’s most famous sons.

A Family Reunion at the AO Arena

The "sweet move" centered around Aitch’s younger sister, Gracie, who is a massive fan of the show.Gracie, who has Down syndrome, has long looked up to Ellie as a role model.During the tour’s Manchester leg, Gracie and her family went backstage to meet Ellie and Vito, a moment Ellie later described on social media as "so special."

Although Aitch (real name Harrison Armstrong) couldn't be there in person, he ensured he was part of the moment.Ellie shared a clip on her Instagram Story showing the group on a FaceTime call with the rapper, who was seen "cheering on" the dancers and his sister from afar.

"Two Queens"

Aitch has been a vocal supporter of Ellie since her history-making run on the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing. During his recent stint on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, the rapper spoke emotionally about how much it meant to Gracie to see someone like herself on a major platform.

Following the Manchester visit, Aitch reshared the photos of Ellie and Gracie to his millions of followers, simply captioning the post "2 Queens." The gesture has been praised by fans as a beautiful display of solidarity and local pride.

The Strictly Tour Continues

Ellie and Vito have been standout performers on the 2026 live tour, bringing back fan-favorite routines like their magical Abracadabra Tango. For Ellie, the tour is a chance to continue her mission of promoting visibility for the disability community.

The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour continues its journey across the UK, but the Manchester shows will undoubtedly be remembered for this touching intersection of music, dance, and family.

Source - https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/tv/strictlys-ellie-goldstein-cheered-on-33345973

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