BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach 'heartbroken' over Bobby Brazier 'fake' rumours

BBC Strictly Come Dancing champion Ellie Leach is reportedly 'heartbroken' over recent rumours about her relationship with Bobby Brazier. The 22 year old Coronation Street actress and the 20 year old EastEnders actor have been seen looking quite close following the Strictly tour.

However, some people are suggesting their relationship is "fake", saying they "both want the limelight and this is how they do it" on X, previously known as Twitter. Others have accused them of exploiting "showmances" during their time on the BBC show with professional partners, Vito Coppola and Dianne Buswell.

As the gossip continues, Ellie, who became famous on the ITV soap as Faye Windass, is said to be 'upset'. A source claimed her relationship with the son of late Big Brother star, Jade Goody, was definitely genuine.

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 other 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.", reports the Mirror.

The Coronation Street actress has been in the news a lot because people thought she might be dating her dance partner Vito. But today, she shared a photo of Vito, who is 31, on her social media and said they are just good mates.

Ellie wrote: "Men and women can be friends and can love each other as FRIENDS. Just saying." People started to think Ellie and Bobby liked each other when they were both on the Strictly Come Dancing tour. The former model has kept quiet about any new romance. He once told The Sun that Ellie is "beautiful" and "amazing" but he also said: "She is a lovely lovely friend of mine."

When asked if they were more than friends, he made it clear: "She's a lovely, lovely, lovely friend of mine."