Strictly champ Ellie Leach is feeling emotional as her journey with the show nears its end.
In an Instagram video, Ellie, who won last year’s Strictly with her partner Vito Coppola, said: “Hello everyone, just wanted to come on to catch up because I haven’t been on (Instagram) that much and there’s a lot to unfold. First of all, I just want to say thank you all so much for all your messages about the Strictly tour.
“I can’t believe that in a couple of days it’s going to be over. If I think about it too much I cry so I try not to think too much about the end.
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“But thank you all so much, I’m so glad that everyone who’s been to see the show has enjoyed it. We have loved putting on a performance for you all every night.”
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Former Coronation Street star Ellie has expressed her gratitude to her fans for their kind words about her new role in the West End. She’s going to be Miss Scarlett in the first-ever UK tour of Cluedo 2, and she’ll be acting with Jason Durr from Casualty.
Ellie shared her joy: “After an incredible year I’m so excited to join the cast of Cluedo 2. I am delighted to make my stage acting debut as Miss Scarlett and I can’t wait to work with Jason and the talented cast.”
Jason is chuffed to be part of the show too, sharing: “I’m thrilled to be joining the cast of Cluedo 2 as Colonel Mustard. I was a huge fan of the Cluedo board game as a child and the Colonel is such a great character. I am looking forward to bringing laughter and this ultimate whodunnit to audiences across the UK in its 75th anniversary year.”
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The new play, set in the swinging sixties, is penned by award-winning duo Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran. It’s set to tour cities like York, Brighton, Bath, Nottingham, Cardiff, and Glasgow, with tickets starting from a mere £13. Meanwhile, Ellie is currently twirling her way around the country on the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour.
Earlier this year, there were whispers that winner Ellie and Bobby Brazier were “secretly dating”, with the pair said to be spending “nearly all their free time together” and “flirting increasingly openly”. In February, they were spotted leaving their Newcastle hotel together before Ellie posted a cosy photo of her and Bobby on Instagram, which stirred up more romance rumours.
Last year, it was reported that Bobby, who is the son of late reality star Jade Goody and TV presenter Jeff Brazier, was in a relationship with 18-year-old model Liberty Love for 18 months. However, their relationship ended last September, just before Bobby started his journey on Strictly.
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