September 14th 2024.
Ellie Leach, the talented former star of Coronation Street, recently made headlines as she emerged victorious in the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing. The 23-year-old actress opened up about the challenges she faced during her time on the show, particularly the intense scrutiny of her personal life.
Partnered with professional dancer Vito Coppola, Ellie and her team waltzed their way to the highly coveted glitterball trophy, beating out tough competition from Bobby Brazier with Dianne Buswell and Layton Williams with Nikita Kuzmin in the grand finale. As they captured the hearts of the public with their chemistry on and off the dance floor, rumors of a potential romance between the two stars began to swirl, with many wondering if the infamous Strictly curse had struck once again.
During a candid conversation with her mother Karen on the recently cancelled ITVBe reality series Drama Queens, Ellie reflected on her experience on Strictly. "I think doing Strictly really opened my eyes to what it's like to live in a fishbowl," she shared. The Faye Windass star went on to express her frustration with the constant media attention and the way her every move was scrutinized and misconstrued in the press. "It's disheartening that people believe everything they read. Most of the time, it's not even true," she added.
One particular rumor that made headlines was the alleged romantic involvement between Ellie and fellow Strictly and soap star Bobby Brazier, who plays Freddie Slater on EastEnders. The two grew close during their time on the show and also participated in the highly popular arena tour earlier this year. However, reports suggest that they have since gone their separate ways, realizing that their busy schedules and different career paths may not be conducive to a long-term relationship.
According to an insider, "Love blossomed between them during the tour, but once they were no longer in such close proximity, they realized they didn't have much time for each other." The source added that while they may have ended things romantically, they remain good friends and value the bond they have formed. As for their future, the two stars are focused on their individual careers and are excited for what lies ahead.
It's no surprise that Ellie and Bobby's relationship, or lack thereof, made headlines, as their time on Strictly and the subsequent tour was filled with exciting performances and captivating chemistry. But as Ellie puts it, "the most important thing is to focus on the dancing and not let the outside noise affect us." And with her determination, talent, and positive outlook, it's no wonder Ellie emerged as the winner of Strictly Come Dancing.
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