BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach left 'crying' over gesture amid admission about Vito Coppola
19.03.2024 - 11:21
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Ellie Leach said she was 'crying' over her best friend's sweet gesture as she travelled to London for her latest TV appearance. The Strictly Come Dancing winner appeared on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday morning (March 19) amid her new big gig.
Ellie appeared on the ITV news programme alongside her co-star Jason Durr as they tour the country as part of the cast of the new play, Cluedo 2 - The Next Chapter, in which the former Coronation Street made her stage debut last month as Miss Scarlett.
Ahead of her appearance on GMB, Ellie gave a glimpse into her train journey on Monday night (March 18) on her Instagram Story. She had her planner, from her cousin Brooke Vincent's brand Oh So B, at the ready but also showed a gift from her best friend Jade who was regularly seen supporting her in the ballroom last year.
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Taking a picture of a teddy bear-shaped keyring, the 22-year-old explained: "Crying at this cute worry bear keyring from my bestest mate," alongside a face holding back tears emoji. "With me wherever I go @jademcivor," Ellie added.
She has since appeared on GMB where she was quizzed about her stage role but also her Strictly win and relationship with dance partner Vito Coppola. The actress and the Italian dancer emerged victorious in the BBC One dance contest last year.
Ellie and Vito were crowned winners and lifted the coveted Glitterball trophy during the Strictly final in December - making Ellie the competition's youngest-ever winner at 22.
After going their separate ways for Christmas and New Year, with Vito heading back to