Ellie Leach is one to watch in this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing after scoring an incredible 29 points to come joint second in the rankings in week one.
The actress, who rose to fame playing Faye Windass in Coronation Street, is partnering up professional dancer Vito Coppola for the 2023 series – and we can’t wait to see what they have in store for viewers in week two of the competition. .
While Coronation Street viewers may know all about Faye’s life, how much do you know about the actress who plays her? Learn more about Ellie, including her relationship history and recent divorce from her ex-boyfriend.
WATCH: Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola dance the Jive in Strictly week one
Who is Ellie Leach?
Ellie Leach is a 22-year-old actress from Bury, Greater Manchester.
© Guy LevyEllie Leach and her dance partner Vito Coppola on Strictly Come Dancing
She is the cousin of actress Brooke Vincent, who played Sophie Webster Coronation Street from 2004 to 2019.
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Ellie Leach on accepting Corrie’s new Strictly life post and break-upThe pair are clearly very close, with Ellie even sharing a sweet Instagram post to celebrate her cousin’s 30th birthday last June. In the caption, she wrote: “You can tell the type of person someone is by how highly people speak of them and I have never heard a bad word about you! I think I will forever be known as Ellie, Brooke’s cousin but I will always be so proud to just that and having you with me throughout my life!”
She had her big break Coronation Street back in 2011, playing Faye Windass for more than a decade before her departure earlier this year.
Ellie marked her departure by paying tribute to the show’s cast and crew on Instagram. Sharing a series of photos from over the years, she captioned it: “Goodbye Faye Windass.
“And just like that, 12 years on @coronationstreet has come to an end!! At the age of 9, I couldn’t have imagined how much this show would change my life. I’ve worked with some of the most amazing people and learned so much over the years that I will continue to hold on to life.
© ITV/ShutterstockEllie Leach as Faye in Coronation Street
“Everyone says we’re like a family in Corrie and we really are. From the cast, to the crew, to the make-up, to the costumes, everyone in front of the camera and behind the camera is what makes this show so special and I” I’m eternally grateful to have played the little role in it.”
After thanking fans for their kind messages, she shared her gratitude for the soap: “Thank you @coronationstreet for giving me the opportunity to play Faye Windass, she will always have a special place in my heart and I can’t wait to see what the future holds beyond Corrie cobblestones.”
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© Guy LevyEllie and Vito perform Jive in the first week
Ellie Leach Relationship History and Recent Divorce from Ex-Boyfriend
Ellie is believed to be single after breaking up with boyfriend of five years, Reagan Pettman.
Ellie first linked up with dancer Reagan back in 2018. However, in May earlier this year it was announced that the couple had gone their separate ways. The actress did not speak publicly about the breakup.
Ellie Leach on joining Strictly Come Dancing
Ellie, who is partnered with professional dancer Vito Coppola in the new series, is excited for the next chapter in her career and hopes the series will boost her confidence.
In an exclusive interview with HELLO!, Ellie opened up about signing up for the BBC dance show. “It was really nice to try something new,” she said. “This is all about me now. I just want to give 100 per cent to Strictly. I’m really excited to enjoy myself and hopefully get a bit of extra confidence.”
© Ray BurnistonEllie Leach and her dance partner Vito Coppola
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