BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach says 'I'm trying my best' in honest personal update during Vito Coppola training
30.11.2023 - 14:33
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Ellie Leach has told her fans 'you're not alone' as she offered a personal update amid her busy training schedule with Vito Coppola. The former Coronation Street actress is currently working hard for another week competing on Strictly Come Dancing.
Ellie, who is known for having played Faye Windass in the ITV soap, has been wowing the judges and viewers as she continues to flourish in the BBC One dance contest alongside her professional dance partner.
During their most recent stint in the ballroom, the duo left those watching at home hot under the collar with a sizzling Argentine Tango to Bills, Bills, Bills by Destiny’s Child which saw them once again receive the highest score of the night from the judges with 37 points.
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But away from the ballroom, Ellie has opened up about how she's suffering with an unwanted side effect of her training and appearances on Strictly. Taking to her Instagram Story, the former soap star shared a selfie as she travelled in the back of a car.
"Good morning everyone," she kicked off her typed-out message alongside the fresh-faced and make-up-free selfie which also saw her brunette locks pulled back out of her face. "My skin is seriously hating on me right now!!!" she explained as she pointed out the blemishes on the left side of her face.
Ellie continued: "I think it's a mixture of things, sweating everyday dancing, wearing more makeup than usual, weather change, all that jazz!!!! But I'm trying my best to just embrace it. I used ot be so embarrassed about my skin when I was younger, I