The Paralympic gold medalist gushed over the \u201cphenomenal\u201d pair, while also admitting her disappointment that she couldn\u2019t compete in the series again this year.<\/span><\/p>\n READ MORE: <\/strong> Layton William’s Strictly win ‘sealed’ as pro dancer spots ‘obvious clue’<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n She said: “Do you know what, it\u2019s like I\u2019m so happy for them \u2013 Nikita\u2019s got Layton and I\u2019m rooting for them all the way, I hope they win. Their first dance on Saturday night was phenomenal.<\/span><\/p>\n “But, also, it\u2019s a bit like, \u2018Oh I want it to be me again\u2019, so I\u2019ve got a bit of excitement that I\u2019m watching it but also sad that I\u2019m not\u2026 <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cYeah, I\u2019m like on board with the nerves and everything they\u2019re going through and all the hair, the makeup, the whole department behind the scenes. <\/span><\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s like a family and to see Nikita dance with someone else I\u2019m like \u2018Ohh\u2019 but I\u2019m so joyous as well because he\u2019s got Layton who is phenomenal.”<\/span><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/79\/590x\/secondary\/Ellie-and-Nikita-4988085.jpg?r=1696175158423\")
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