STRICT finalists Bobby Brazier and Ellie Leach have ended their whirlwind romance.
The soap operas have extended their relationship because their lives are going in different directions.
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Bobby Brazier and Ellie Leach have decided to end their blossoming relationship
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Ellie Leach was seen enjoying a birthday lunch with her friends without BobbyCredit: Splash
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Bobby and Ellie appeared to be closer than ever after The Sun revealed their romance Credit: Instagram
They started dating after the last series ended in December and both went on a spin-off arena tour of the BBC series from January to February.
But Bobby, 20, is returning to EastEnders before exploring a potential career in Hollywood.
And Ellie, 23, is currently touring provincial theaters in the Cluedo stage play.
A TV insider said: “Love blossomed between them while they were close on tour, but when that ended they both spent a lot less time together.
“It gave them space to think about the future, which is likely to take them in very different directions over the next year or two.
“So they decided it was best to quit while they were ahead and still friends, because they both really value the friendship they have.”
Bobby, who was partnered on Strictly with Diane Buswell, came second behind Ellie, who took home the coveted Glitterball dance competition trophy after winning with her professional partner Vito Coppola, 31.
Bobby will soon return to EastEnders to resume his role as Freddie Slater and fulfill the remainder of his contract with the BBC soap.
Ellie is unlikely to resume her Coronation Street role as Fay Windass as she was fired last year.
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Timeline of Ellie and Bobby’s romance
Here’s how their romance has played out so far:
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