We're now only a couple of weeks away from the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 final but first, there's the small matter of the quater-finals for the remaining couples to contend with.
12.11.2023 - 17:42 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach looks adorable in a resurfaced TV advert which was shot before she found fame in Coronation Street. The 22-year-old grew up on the cobbles, playing troubled Faye Windass.
She made her debut on the soap in 2011, when she was aged 10 as a potential adoptive child for Anna and Eddie Windass. Now the actress is competing in this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing and has wowed judges and viewers alike with her performances along side professional dancer Vito Coppola.
Earlier this year, it was confirmed that Ellie would be leaving Coronation Street after 12 years to try new acting opportunities. During her time on the soap, she was involved in hard-hitting storylines including being bullied about her weight at school, falling pregnant at a young age and going through early menopause, the Liverpool Echo reports.
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This weekend Ellie and Vito scored 35 points with their Rumba as the Strictly stars battled it out to make it to Blackpool. But prior to her soap star life and Strictly debut, Ellie's TV career began when she appeared in TV adverts for big brands like McDonald's and Staples.
Many will rememberthe famous Staples office supply advert starring a baby-faced Ellie wearing a blue school uniform while in a classroom. In the clip, Ellie is asked by a classmate if she could borrow a pen.
Ellie replies: "Yeah which one. I've got a pink one, a green one, a fountain one, a purple one and a pen that's also a pencil." When her friend asks
We're now only a couple of weeks away from the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 final but first, there's the small matter of the quater-finals for the remaining couples to contend with.
Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola could win Strictly Come Dancing based on two factors, according to an expert. The actress and the professional dancer are set to perform in the quarter-finals of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night (December 2) with the Glitterball trophy now very much in sight.
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 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.
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).
Strictly Come Dancing celebrity Ellie Leach has introduced professional partner Vito Coppola to her family and they 'love' him. Currently taking the BBC ballroom by storm, the former Coronation Street actress and the Italian choreographer's chemistry and antics have fuelled romance rumours for weeks now. Having just busted out an Argentine Tango to Destiny's Child track Bills Bills Bills, the duo joined co-host Claudia Winkleman on the sofa.
Shirley Ballas went against her fellow judges during the latest Strictly Come Dancing results - after fans claimed to spot her 'problem' with one of the show's couples. Saturday night's live show (November 25) saw tears and standing ovations.
Strictly Come Dancing fans have said it's 'so sad' the latest spoiler revealed a surprise bottom two. The hit BBC One dance show returned to screens on Saturday night (November 25) with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.
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.
Strictly Come Dancing fans could be in for a shocker this weekend as it has been predicted that one of the show's favourites 'will be in the bottom two'. The BBC One dance contest continues on Saturday night (November 25) as the competition enters week ten.
Fans have been rushing to respond as Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola shared a fresh insight into his relationship with Ellie Leach as he told of their 'words'. The Italian dancer is preparing for week ten of the BBC One dance contest alongside his celebrity dance partner.
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.
One Strictly Come Dancing star is said to have become the 'underdog' of the competition as the show prepares to head to Blackpool. Last weekend's show came with extra pressure as no one wanted to miss out on the special week that sees the BBC One dance contest head to the North West.
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.
Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola has left fans gushing as he shared a public message to his celebrity dance partner Ellie Leach which ended up some simple advice.
Strictly Come Dancing fans were entertained by Vito Coppola’s comments after the dancer and his partner Ellie Leach were told they had made it through to next week’s show. The pair performed the rumba to True Colours by Cyndi Lauper during Saturday night’s show.
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).