Strictly’s Ellie Simmonds breaks down in tears as she says dance partner Nikita has ‘changed her life’

STRICTLY Come Dancing's Ellie Simmonds broke down in tears tonight as the results were revealed.

The Paralympian swimmer became the sixth celebrity to be eliminated from the competition on Sunday night.

As Ellie, 27, learnt her place was lost, she broke down in tears while paying tribute to her dance partner.

Speaking about Nikita Kuzmin, Ellie told host Tess Daly: "It's been the most incredible experience, life-changing, really.

"And I thank Nikita ever so much, I'm going to miss him."

She added: "He's changed my life, literally, confidence like everything else.

"I'm going to miss him every single day."

Ellie was in the dreaded dance off with Molly Rainford but ultimately the judges decided to save Molly.

As the result was revealed Ellie received a standing ovation from her fellow celebrities and the live audience in the ballroom.

Paying tribute to Ellie, Nikita said: "I'm really happy that this journey has been with you because she taught me so, so much.

"So much empathy, so much... just everything."

Meanwhile viewers were wowed by Shirley Ballas' see-through dress during the results show.

Shirley, 62, and Motsi Mabuse, were disagreeing with Craig Revel Horwood over Hamza Yassin up on the sofas when viewers saw the dress in all its glory.