Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Simmonds was supported at Saturday night’s show by her publicity-shy boyfriend Matt Dean, a childhood friend whose parents first introduced her to swimming when she was a toddler.
It is thought to be the first public appearance by Matt, who has stayed out of the spotlight even as Ellie’s profile has grown following her retirement from professional swimming last year.
But Matt seemingly couldn’t miss the opportunity to cheer on his girlfriend, 27, as she