BBC Strictly's Ellie Leach's opens up on 'difficult time' after boyfriend cheated

One of the remaining Strictly Come Dancing couples has been dealt a huge blow ahead of this week's show - as it has been claimed they 'won't make the final'. This weekend the BBC One dance contest enters week eleven which is not only the quarter-finals, but also the much-loved Musicals week. And the final five couples are ready to take to the dancefloor in the hope of impressing the judges and the voting public before the semi-finalists are revealed with the Glitterball trophy now well and truly in sight.

Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach has shared an empowering message about self confidence as she admitted to being "so embarrassed" of her appearance in the past.The former Coronation Street star, 22, posted on her Instagram Stories to show fans some of the skin problems she had been suffering with over the past few weeks as a contestant on Strictly. Ellie shared a no makeup selfie showing the blemishes on her face and in a candid caption, told fans that she had long struggled with problem skin but that she had learned to love the way she looks.

Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola gave an insight into how hard he and Ellie Leach are training for the quarter-finals after the pair shared 'love' remarks. The Italian dancer took to his Instagram Story to offer the update hours after they had appeared on It Takes Two.

Bobby Brazier has given fans a sneaky glimpse at his upcoming Strictly Come Dancing routine - and he was certainly giving off Patrick Swayze vibes. The EastEnders star and his professional dance partner Dianne Buswell are currently preparing for the quarter-finals of the BBC One dance contest.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has told how she was rushed to hospital amid a 'never-ended health nightmare'. The dancer recently marked the end of her chemotherapy treatment by emotional ringing the bell months after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

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 Leach has shared the one thing she loves about her Strictly Come Dancing partner Vito Coppola in a new interview, as romance rumours continue to circulate. Coronation Street actress Ellie, 22, is partnered with professional dancer Vito, 31, on the BBC One show, and the duo have proven to be a perfect pairing with their undeniable chemistry on the dance floor. Ellie, who played Faye Windass on the ITV soap until earlier this year, has now revealed her favourite thing about Vito as she gushed over his "sense of humour" and how much "fun" the duo have while working on Strictly together.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said they're 'so bored' as they shared a mixed reaction to the song and dance choices for Musicals week. The razzle-dazzle of the stage will be coming to the Elstree studio ballroom when the BBC One dance contest returns on Saturday (December 2).

The cast and crew of Strictly Come Dancing have officially arrived home from Blackpool and the competition continues in the usual Elstree studio this weekend. Ellie Leach, Annabel Croft, Nigel Harman, Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier are the six celebrities still left in the competition.

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola opened up about their relationship, as Ellie shared that trust has been a key part of their partnership.The pair have proved fan-favourites on this year's Strictly Come Dancing, and have even been the subject of romance rumours in recent weeks - something neither of them has confirmed nor denied. Discussing their dance partnership with Lorraine Kelly on Tuesday's Lorraine, 21 November, Ellie revealed she trusts Vito completely, as she explained: "Every week, even when we've got lifts and stuff, Vito just says to be 'do this' and I just say 'okay.' "Because he's the professional, he knows exactly what he's doing and we've been dancing together for weeks now and you do have to trust each other to be able to put on a performance.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Dianne Buswell opened up on her experience on the show and talked about being determined to stay "positive" as she broke her silence after the dramatic results show at the weekend. The Australian star is paired up with EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier, 20, on this year's competition. Initially becoming fan-favourites on the show, their journey has turned into a rocky one as the weeks went on, with speculation over their close friendship turning into something more.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Kai Widdrington has broken his silence after his exit from the show with Angela Rippon. He gushed over the 'amazing' time he had with dance partner Angela as he broke his silence about their elimination. Over the weekend, Angela and Kai found themselves in the Bottom Two alongside EastEnders star Bobby Brazier and his partner Dianne Buswell.

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing say they are 'in shock' over one detail that was revealed during Sunday night's programme (November 19). Viewers tuned into the results show of the BBC One dance competition following Saturday's live show in Blackpool to find out the fate of the remaining seven couples.

Strictly Come Dancing is returning to Blackpool on Saturday, 18 November, and there's no doubt this year's contestants are excited to perform at the iconic Tower Ballroom. The hit BBC One show is returning to Blackpool for the annual live show from the seaside town, with the remaining Strictly stars given the opportunity to perform in the legendary Ballroom.

Ellie Leach, 22, and Vito Coppola, 31, have been enjoying a close bond off-screen, and the romance rumour mill has just gone up a notch after the pair was spotted on a cosy walk while out and about in Blackpool for this weekend's show.The pair were wrapped up and full of smiles as they braved the winds of Blackpool seaside away from rehearsals, and looked happy and cosy as they strolled along in one another's company, regardless of the chill in the air. BBC Strictly Come Dancing and Coronation Street star, Ellie has said that Vito is "part of her family" and have had tongues wagging ever since their first dance on the show, with many fans commenting on their undeniable chemistry.

Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola has given an insight into his partnership with Ellie Leach as the pair prepare for the show's famous trip to Blackpool. The pair made it through to week nine of the BBC One dance contest after impressing with their latest routine in the ballroom.

Actress Amanda Abbington, known for her role in Mr Selfridge, has reportedly decided to skip the Strictly Come Dancing finale. The 49 year old star, who was paired with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, 33, left the show last month and by reportedly missing the end-of-series celebrations, she's dashed any hopes of a final dance.

Strictly Come Dancing fans only had their attention on two of the judges this weekend but for different reasons. The hit BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (November 11).

A Strictly Come Dancing couple “put on a convincing act” for their dance last weekend even though they do have a “deep rapport”, a body language expert said. Last Saturday’s live show saw former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach and her pro partner Vito Coppola dance their way to the top of the leaderboard with their American Smooth routine to Robbie Williams' version of Ain’t That A Kick In The Head.The couple, who have sparked romance rumours due to their undeniable chemistry, scored a near perfect 39 out of 40 - with judges Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas praising the 'final-worthy' performance.

Strictly professional dancer Dianne Buswell has admitted her frustration when she is teaching her celebrity partner dances because of conflicting comments from judges. Dianne and Bobby Brazier performed an Argentine Tango last Saturday, which received mixed comments from the judges.