Ellie Simmonds already targeted by trolls after Strictly Come Dancing debut: ‘It’s sad and it does get to you’

Ellie is competing within the landmark twentieth collection of the present (Image: PA)

Ellie Simmonds has revealed she has already confronted trolls following the launch of this yr’s Strictly Come Dancing.

The Midlands Paralympian, 27, stated she was left feeling deflated after damaging feedback on-line, regardless of receiving compliments from the entire judges and 26 factors throughout her first week after performing alongside skilled dancer Nikita Kuzmin.

Forward of her look, Ellie, who has achondroplasia dwarfism which causes a normal-sized torso and brief limbs, stated she was nervous to enroll in the present as a result of what keyboard warriors would possibly say.

‘I’ve had it already. Some individuals have stated, “How’s the dwarf going to bounce?” It’s unhappy and it does get to you,’ she advised The Solar.

She was satisfied by her boyfriend, Matt Dean, to participate within the present which kicked off on the weekend.

She first hit the dancefloor to carry out the Cha Cha Cha to DANCE by DNCE.

The judges praised her efficiency, which obtained her a formidable variety of factors throughout her first week.

Talking about her routine, choose Anton du Beke stated he thought it was an amazing efficiency, and her characterisation was wonderful.

‘You powered throughout the ground, like, “Okay, right here we go,” and your side-by-side work was nice,’ he commented.

Craig Revel Horwood added: ‘I've to agree with Anton, the timing, the angle, the rhythm… improbable.’

The duo was praised by all 4 judges following their efficiency (Image: PA)

Ellie was nervous to look on the present as a result of prospect of on-line trolling (Image: PA)

Shirley Ballas praised the couple’s timing, additionally saying they ‘lined so most of the required parts for Cha Cha.’

Motsi Mabuse was additionally stuffed with reward, saying she liked the duo and that they allowed themself to benefit from the efficiency.

Earlier than the present started, Ellie spoke out about her journey on the present and the illustration of disabled contestants.

‘The incapacity illustration and dwarfism and it’s so out my consolation zone and it’s about adapting. Nikita and I have been saying, ‘How are we going to work it,’ and we’re each within the unknown,’ she advised HELLO.

‘He’s by no means danced with anybody with dwarfism earlier than, I’ve by no means danced earlier than, so how’s it going to work out.

‘I really feel like, I’ve seen Rose do it final yr, JJ, Lauren and Johnny… The dwarfism group, I’ve had so many individuals reaching out, not simply within the UK however worldwide like, “Wow Ellie you’re doing this, you’re going to assist us and symbolize us.” It’s an enormous, big honour.’