Strictly Come Dancing's Rose Ayling-Ellis will host a new documentary for the BBC in which she'll teach British Sign Language.
The former EastEnders star features in a two-part doc with the working title of Signs for Living with Rose Ayling-Ellis.
The concept of the upcoming series is to teach BSL to a group of older people, highlighting the impact of hearing loss on senior citizens and the benefits of signing to improve their quality of life and fostering a sense of community.
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"I knew filming this show would be a challenge, but what I have experienced teaching the residents sign language has gone beyond my expectations," Ayling-Ellis said in a statement.
"It is an experience I will cherish for a lifetime, and I just can't wait for viewers to see the series."
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Ayling-Ellis has worked alongside deaf tutors to teach retirement village residents as old as 95. The documentary will include uplifting moments where the older residents will interact with deaf children, as well as a 'Deaf Rave', where participants will get to experience music in an unexpected way.
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The actor and presenter has also bagged an exciting hosting gig for the upcoming Paralympic Games in Paris, set to start on August 28.
Ayling-Ellis will co-host Afternoon Live alongside Clare Balding from the Athletes' Village, with live BSL interpretation.
"It's incredibly exciting to be the first deaf person to host a live sports show," the Strictly winner said. "People often think that hosting requires the ability to hear, but I'm here to show that's not the case."
Signs for Living with Rose Ayling-Ellis will air on the BBC at a later date.
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