Paralympian Ellie Simmonds to make history as first person with dwarfism on Strictly

The five-time Paralympic champion and broadcaster said she is 'bursting with excitement' 

Ellie Simmonds will make history on Strictly 

Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds has said it is an “honour” to make history as the first person with dwarfism to feature on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.

The five-time Paralympic champion and broadcaster said she is “literally bursting with excitement” but also “absolutely petrified” about taking to the famous dance floor.