As deaf dancer Rose Ayling-Ellis wins Strictly, we explore why hearing people need to help deaf people to be heard

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Source: Reuters

The Strictly Come Dancing final 2021 was an historic moment in television, and it was especially significant for the deaf community. Deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis and her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice defied all expectations by winning the trophy on the night, and they deserved every inch of the glitterball!

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