Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach 'heartbroken' following Bobby Brazier dating rumours
12.03.2024 - 17:59
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach is reportedly 'heartbroken' over the recent rumours that she and Bobby Brazier are in a 'showmance'.
The 22-year-old Coronation Street star and 20-year-old EastEnders actor have seemed extremely cosy in the weeks after the Strictly tour, reports the Mirror.
However, viewers have since suggested their relationship is 'fake' and they're doing it as they 'want the limelight'.
Other fans have also accused the pair of exploiting 'showmances' throughout their time on the BBC show with their professional partners, Vito Coppola and Dianne Buswell.
And as rumours continue to swirl, Ellie - who shot to fame on the ITV soap as Faye Windass - is seemingly 'upset' as a source claimed her relationship with the son of late Big Brother star, Jade Goody, was the 'real deal'.
They said: "Ellie is really hurt that people are saying her relationship is fake - it's definitely not. They're trying to keep things under wraps, get to know each under and just have fun. But these comments, including that it could be a showmance like with Vito or that it's fake are causing pain."
They continued in New magazine: "It's still early days for them, but their relationship is genuine. It's upsetting to hear things like: 'It's a set up', but their friends and family are telling them to rise above it and not to listen to them."
In the wake of all the theories, the Corrie actress has seemingly put rumours of a romance - or showmance - with her professional partner Vito to bed
She shared a snap of the 31-year-old Italian on her story today, insisting they're just good friends.
Ellie penned: "Men and women can be friends and can love each other as FRIENDS. Just saying."
However, the star appeared loved up when she went on a