Oti reduced to tears by dancer Ellie's emotional performance | The Greatest Dancer - BBC

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Watch the BBC first on iPlayer 👉 bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Scottish dancer Ellie performs a contemporary piece to 'In This Shirt' by The Irrepressibles.
Dance talent show where dancers of any age and dance style compete to win £50,000 and a chance to perform on Strictly Come Dancing.
Leading the charge to discover the greatest dancer are three superstar dance captains - platinum-selling singer Cheryl, Broadway and Glee star Matthew Morrison and Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse.
The series is hosted by singer and presenter Alesha Dixon and Jordan Banjo, member of multi-award-winning dance troupe Diversity.
The audience hold the power - if they are impressed by the audition, they can vote to open the mirror, and if 75 per cent of the audience vote yes then the mirror will open and the dancer will make it through to the next stage of the competition, the callbacks. Get ready to see talent from across the world of dance, from ballet to jazz, street to ballroom, contemporary to disco as the dancers give the performances of their lives in the hope of opening the mirror.
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[@theirrepressibles]

Thanks for dancing to my song Ellie. Wishing you great success. Jamie Irrepressible X

[@TheDilo19]

thank you for this song man, i can't say in words what it means for me and my close friends!

[@jamievlogsmore6078]

Perfect song for a perfect performance.. was scrolling down to look what the song was to be honest!

[@zzzroxyzzz]

Your comment will make her day when she sees it, very cool and sweet of you to reach out like that.

[@floatingtigerscarriff6664]

Whats the name of the song by the way...i want it from you...?

[@edinburghdanceacademy1773]

Ellie doesn’t have a KZbin account but was so delighted to see your comment and said thank you very much! We love the song ❤️ x

[@miaodwyer5684]

Why am I here? I have never watched this before I don't know why this is in my recommendations It's 2am and I have a new year exam in the morning

[@wfalls9453]

2am eh? It'd 9 here.. Bbc got you from abroad

[@miaodwyer5684]

Yes I live in Karachi

[@jos-al13]

Here is 18:00

[@Evilzoot99]

good luck with your exam :)

[@Cottontailart]

Me right now lol but it's 11.20pm

[@celesteharriette6936]

Get this girl some better choreography and she's set for amazing things. It just upsets me how the audience voted mostly when she did tricks, she has so many assets (amazing technique, beautiful lines, flexibility etc.) and most of the audience obviously don't know much about dance tbh

[@nataliehalveston5706]

I agree. She literally has everything. Just needs good choreography

[@wolfloverad6192]

But she won 😱

[@frontleverguy2216]

6:55 the sister is like will ya hurry up and hug me!!!!!!!!

[@sophiesong7757]

DaRrAgHsWeEtMaN hahaha Lmoa I liked you

[@frontleverguy2216]

@@sophiesong7757 😂😂😂

[@lilsimp3841]

Her little sister at the end got me😭❤️

[@lilsimp3841]

Virginia Andre I know right ❤️

[@abbieprice3430]

I know! She’s so mature for her age!

[@kareninalabama]

She killed me! So dear! ❤❤❤ And I know how she feels, because I idolize my big sister like that.

[@disouinon8455]

Simply stunning.....from top theatres to fringe shows, I’ve never seen anyone like her. This girl Ellie is the most beautiful storyteller. Her expression through movement is mind blowing. I’m so happy for her and her family. Her hard work has paid off. Well done lass.

[@annalouiselomonaco4798]

Her little sister broke my heart, the way she cried for her big sister when she got through, and what she said about her big sister touched my heart. Those two sisters have so much love and bond for each other. 😍

[@geraintthomas2506]

Her sister made me cry. So sweet and pure

[@jonathanm.9801]

This audience clearly does not know much about dancing. 25% of the votes came in right after the front aerial. Ellie is an amazing dancer with amazing technique. I would have voted for her as well.

[@biblinashamuel4610]

it was probably just because she was young and the way got she introduced

[@jonathanm.9801]

Metrader I mean it’s called “The Greatest Dancer.” The audience is the one who votes, so it’s really sad seeing how they don’t know diddly squat about dancing. Also, you don’t have to take dance classes to even learn about dance. The internet can teach.

[@suzawilo]

@@jonathanm.9801 Seriously..? THAT is your take from this? Arent you taking the title too litterrally? Strictly is ENTERTAINMENT. So is this. Actual dance competition's are elsewhere☝️

[@Ruth-yi6ds]

h​@@biblinashamuel4610

[@jos-al13]

So amazing! How her mother is supporting her and being there for her! That got me!

[@marianaramirez4954]

Is that Mr. Shuester from Glee??

[@michaelacioffi1291]

Yes it's him Matthew Morrison who played Mr Schue in Glee!!

[@bethansherwood3444]

yes

[@Oncekaterina]

indeed

[@cleosoto5405]

YES

[@tillyboos]

He's also a Broadway star in his own right, and can sing and dance, which is why he's a Judge on here.

[@spookyncutey4577]

I'm not crying i swear ! 😄 🤣 😂. So so good ! The emotion on her face and in her dancing is unreal x

[@regangarman3014]

I don’t think there will ever be a day that this doesn’t make me cry, I’ve not connected this strongly with a dance I’m a long time and it’s absolutely beautiful. Well done Ellie ❤️

[@styelloneslyvester954]

I love when Ellie smiles.She is too sincere ❤️

[@rhondaziman562]

OMG this made me cry, she is incredible!

[@garbles1970]

This is the textbook definition of leaving your heart on the stage ❤️

[@guesswho8346]

I want to give her a hug, the look in her eyes that she needs confidence like theres something that makes her scare and too emotional. Girl you are awesome and everyone is. Keep dancing!

[@rebeccaalter5280]

I honestly think this is the most sensational performance, to the song choice, choreography just everything so so so so amazing one of my favourite dances i have ever seen

[@doritvondita4487]

The Dance make my cry Thank you so much

[@cazw602]

This actually made me cry! So happy for her!

[@shaelyndunn2165]

Omg I love Ellie so much she is one of my many dance sisters and I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to dance and meet with her xx💜💜

[@ninashekhdar2250]

This made me cry so emotional and I do dance and I know I'll never be able to get that far The effort you have to put into it is amazing

[@silvanabareti654]

Ohhhh God this sister is amazing she made me cry ...barely i could breathe .ooohhh so much loveeeeee 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@andypro]

My jaw literally dropped. I could not move throughout the entire performance. That was spellbinding!

[@johnkenannavarro3588]

She dances so gracefully 😍😍😍 you can see and feel the emotion 👍👍

[@miriammejia3080]

COME THROUGH WITH THE IRREPRESSIBLES. Made this dance that much more touching to me.

[@nikitajones7007]

She was so good omg

[@Lilly-je5ls]

She was incredible!!

[@jademcdowall6774]

I’m so proud to be Scottish right now well done beautiful your amazing keep working hard 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

[@jessxxy]

Wow.... the talent of the youth of today.. truely amazing to witness.... absolutely fantastic performance xxx

[@abbielily8246]

I saw this on t.v too!! Her sister brought tears to my eyes!!

[@jeanettebird2739]

Beautifully danced, top class movements ! I wish her a successful career x

[@minky1967]

I'm not sure if Ellie or her sister stole my heart more. Ellies raw talent is phenomenal. I wish her every success in life x

[@marthacolon6713]

Absolutely beautiful Dancer!! Graceful

[@rachelmulcahy5240]

This girl has a gorgeous talent for dancing. She needs to let go of the choreography and listen to the composer. Forget the rigid moves. Let them completely go and just dance to the music. It's just that simple. She's trapped in the choreography like the other dancers I've seen on this program so far. Dance is not about gymnastics or flexibility, it's about the Human Heart. Be brave, dance to the music, let go of the choreography. The composer moves the dancer, nothing else is needed.

[@hannahknox8077]

Rachel Mulcahy she was really nervous bless. I know her and when she comes out her she’ll she is amazing. I agree with you tough xx

[@hannahknox8077]

Sorry though x

[@ryelol4670]

I definitely agree she needs to get into her zone, let all her feelings out and not be distracted

[@hannahknox8077]

rye lol totally agree

[@adrianayala3692]

Could not agree more!

[@SuperFoxylady2010]

Very well done Ellie so talented wahòoo👏😁gosh that was so emotional especially her family watching 😥bless

[@doriweishaar4901]

Great song, superb & creative dance.... she told a story that almost everyone can relate to 👍BRAVO 👍

[@curtwall7089]

Ellie was a talented little dancer such talent power in her preformance

[@dorabellapharah9754]

For your mom to say "I'm in awe of her" ... what else do you need in life

[@Veromac100]

She has beautiful moves!

[@MylesandMoesha]

Aw bless her wee heart she seems so shy 💛

[@risasunshine4078]

Oh god why i am tearing up for each of them❤️😭

[@EMMMDs]

Best part? The devoted, adoring lil sis. 💕

[@msmeliapple]

Watching this, then watching the finale you can tell how much better she got working with Oti!

[@avabomicino6996]

i started crying before she even started dancing because i personally would miss any social even just for dance and i could really feel her passion and emotion through her moves

[@elizabethcannon7489]

So imotional

[@ellierowleyy]

Stunning piece

[@brookehiggins4977]

She’s made the Scottish dancers proud🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

[@holx6861]

Wow, what a stunning dance!!!!

[@demontana8769]

The dance was wonderful. The girl is absolutely gorgeous.

[@bananajoeyang]

She is an amazing dancer!🔥

[@shamsaomer3356]

I really cry when little girl talks to her sis😭😭😭❤❤😘❤👍🔥🔥🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤😘❤

[@funkiefresh]

Absolutly Fantastic!!!

[@aliceevans5064]

I got goosebumps!

[@aliyahmarcial3701]

I love it so much I wish I was there I was crying

[@mischajenkin4960]

That was the best one I’ve ever seen

[@sehrmaid5076]

Omg when the little girl started to cry I couldn’t hold it back

[@annacastledine8156]

I loved it.amazing.beautiful.

[@its.sophee4817]

This show would be way better if the audience didn’t judge like wtf do they know about dance

[@mateenziyech]

Im from malaysia. Love you ❤

[@BubblePopShay]

its.sophia - I prefer it if the audience judged tbh. They are the people that watch the show at home anyway, and if they go by the audience’s opinion, the people at home might agree too. It’s just. It also makes a difference from other shows like BGT where the judges decide

[@its.sophee4817]

Eevee _umbreon123 well there was this one ballet dancer who had pretty much perfect technique and was amazing but didn’t get through because he was “boring” so tbh I don’t think the audience should be judging

[@celesteharriette6936]

@@BubblePopShay lots of the audience don't dance and aren't in a good position to judge others dancing tbh, if they knew anything about dance that ballet dancer would've gotten in

[@SgtStickyTits]

Agreed. They didn't vote for the male ballet dancer and he was ridiculous.

[@johnhowardpaulino8112]

Love her!

[@caramel0037]

Beautiful !!!!

[@cokedudebestmate7099]

TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!

[@An-Alien-On-Earth]

Stunning

[@loza8377]

She’s an amazing dancer and EDA(Edinburgh dance academy)are really lucky to have such an amazing dancer

[@islanisbet5613]

i know ellie and her sister and i go to EDA

[@loza8377]

Isla Nisbet ye i don’t go to eda but I know a girl that does and I follow there insta and she lives near me so that’s how I know and she is like amazing😍

[@ellieswatridge9312]

So beautiful i wish i was here

[@LRwer]

man Im crying

[@skypeters3034]

Her mom looks so proud ❤️

[@beefravioli7256]

I live in Livingston and I have seen her walking about, Hope she becomes famous one of these days 😁

[@kayleighjones8201]

I love Ellie she is so good and beatiful

[@rebeccadavies9543]

Well done Ellie that was amazing such😃👍😄☺️🎉🎈

[@alysskennedy8661]

Need to follow her everywhere!

[@terriray1384]

This is the first time watching,I liked. It's 12:45 in Tennessee USA

[@jdbdndjdbdkd6280]

Absolutely!!!👏🎉🎊💐

[@pasarcidu]

beatiful somuch

[@Shereezy87]

the little sister omg. she killed me.

[@lincolnbeckett8791]

This performance was so emotional. But the little sister literally broke me.

[@madzazmarland3785]

When I was younger I couldn't even do that...respect

[@boopboopdafoe1242]

I've never liked contemporary dancing that much but I LOVED HER!

[@keyipeibuidailiam7800]

Well comments judges She deserve your praise ❤ 😍 ❤

[@rgober60]

I don't know what this show is or if it's still going on but I love it. Such beautiful souls.❣❤❣

[@jakecard981]

Just the fact that this audience votes on doing impressive things is dumb. ‘Look at me doing an arial’ +30%. Wtf. GET AN AUDIENCE WITH BRAINS. Happy she got through tho.

[@lynkent677]

Welcome to 2019....more dumb numb nuts ....This audience is our kids future.....?????????????#help

[@dannybolton6924]

She done one trick 🤔🤔 it was all choreography

[@scouser2010ify]

Jake Card well That’s why you don’t produce tv 😂

[@jakecard981]

crazzi-j north Neither do you but i do perform. I hate it when a beautiful story is being told and all of a sudden someone does a flip and everyone now loves it. No the story telling it the most important 100%.

[@keiralexi1778]

She won tho

[@reenmuth4726]

omg the little sister got me crying😭😭😭😭

[@The1690jimbob]

I love you ellie I love tgd

[@Poetic_Justice1962]

Ellie is a pearl set in silver waiting to become a diamond set in gold.

[@craigdavis9185]

She is good .

[@decodenuk7479]

Aww am from livingston in scotland too you dont normally see people on telly from there xx

[@arlenehobbs6104]

beautiful💜dance 💃

[@josecapistran-guzman8862]

Great dance performance, I was extremely entertaining.

[@skyemills6417]

Wow 😭❤️

[@dewsen1483]

Why am i crying....

[@emmabyrnex5119]

She's so beautiful and passionate

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

Congrats Ellie you have a big bright future ahead of you so go with your heart sweet child :-)

[@Kissmehass1]

well soo awsome!!! but she is a grown up but awsome!!!🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🥰🥰😍😍😍😍😍

[@cedmnds]

I'm not crying, you are

[@areejgouda8049]

The little sister is adorable

[@euphoria8641]

This was the part of the episode where I almost cried in front of my parents.

[@sharoncampbell8553]

So beutifull much love Sharon xx x

[@miquymbin]

Wow

[@BubblePopShay]

The mirror literally opened just on cue 😂

[@zoew_]

wow yall get the good shows!