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Cynthia Erivo was lauded by Strictly Come Dancing fans after she communicated with sign language to Rose Ayling-Ellis following her performance.
The stand-in judge, 34, who had taken over from Craig Revel Horwood following his positive Covid test, left viewers in awe of her efforts.
Rose, 27, and her on-screen partner Giovanni Pernice had transformed into Anna and Hans from Disney's Frozen for a quickstep to Love Is An Open Door.
Surprise: Cynthia Erivo was lauded by Strictly Come Dancing fans after she communicated with sign language to Rose Ayling-Ellis following her performance
After host Tess Daly asked Cynthia for her feedback on the performance, she told the EastEnders star she is 'joyful' while using sign language to speak with the deaf contestant.
She said: 'That was so much fun to watch, and you managed to get all the characterisation and the mood and the feeling all in one. It was gorgeous, so thank you.'
Following the exchange, Strictly fanatics rushed to their keyboards to share their delight at Rose's reaction to the sweet gesture.
One wrote: 'Aw Rose's face when Cynthia signed to her! That was special. Great addition to the judging panel. #Strictly.'
Happy: After host Tess Daly asked Cynthia for her feedback on the performance, she told the EastEnders star she is 'joyful' while using sign language to speak with the deaf contestant
Talented: Rose, 27, and her on-screen partner Giovanni Pernice had transformed into Anna and Hans from Disney's Frozen for a quickstep to Love Is An Open Door
