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Susan Knox

Rose Ayling-Ellis delights fans with unusual Christmas morning routine after Strictly win

Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis spent her Christmas morning splashing around in the sea.

The 27-year-old EastEnders actress - who won the 2021 series of Strictly alongside pro-dancer Giovanni Pernice - took a dip in the freezing-cold water on Christmas morning as she filmed her sea swim for her adoring fans.

Rose looked uber cheerful as she donned a black wetsuit on the sand before throwing herself into the crashing waves.

The much-loved Strictly star - who became the first ever deaf person to appear on the BBC competition - wished her followers a Happy Christmas before braving the chilly waters with a huge smile.

While the majority of celebrities across the UK enjoyed a cosy morning inside with their loved-ones, Rose decided to jump head first into the water after the madness of the past 12 weeks amid her Strictly journey.

Rose looked uber cheerful as she donned a black wetsuit (rose.a.e /Instagram)
The Strictly star braved the cold on Christmas morning (rose.a.e /Instagram)

Rose also shared a wholesome update from her family home on Christmas Eve when she teased that she was excited to eat everything in sight this festive season.

The natural beauty looked sensational in a festive social media post as she posed with a delicious cream cake.

"Christmas is a perfect time to eat - a lot. Merry Christmas eve," she penned alongside the gorgeous snap.

Rose has been lapping up the lasting excitement from her Strictly win last week with professional dancer, Giovanni Pernice.

The natural beauty looked sensational in a festive social media post (rose.a.e /Instagram)
Rose joked that she was excited to eat all the treats and trimmings this Christmas (rose.a.e /Instagram)

It comes as the soap star has been predicted to be a millionaire following her epic win.

The 27-year-old is rumoured to have already received a number of big-money offers in recent weeks – including offers from US TV networks.

And Rose is due to see her career skyrocket in the next year as she takes full advantage of her Strictly fame.

The Daily Star reports that top agent Barry Tomes, who has 50 years showbiz experience, said: “The world is at her feet. She could earn over £1million in 2022.

Rose and Giovanni were crowned the winners of Strictly 2021 (Instagram)

"With a calm agent who isn’t in it for a quick buck, she will easily earn that. And she’ll deserve every single penny of it.

"There is already talk of her doing movies. I’ve heard roles are being offered to her.

"I’d love to have a client like Rose. The public adores her. She’s so natural. You don’t feel like there’s an agenda in what she’s doing."

Rose, who was best known for her role on EastEnders as Frankie Lewis, won the hearts of the nation during her amazing Strictly stint.

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