BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach reunites with co-star who says 'go girl' in supportive move

Ellie Leach was seen reuniting with one of her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars as they supported her in her new venture. The BBC One dance show winner was fresh from the show's epic live tour when she headed straight into rehearsals for her stage debut.

Ellie, who shot to fame playing Faye Windass in Coronation Street, is now appearing in Cluedo 2 - The Next Chapter. She was drafted in at the eleventh hour to play Miss Scarlett in place of Helen Flanagan after she was 'advised to withdraw due to medical reasons'.

The five-month UK tour marks the world premiere of Cluedo 2 - The Next Chapter and it all kicked off at the Richmond Theatre last Thursday night (February 29). The play will then continue to visit theatres across the UK until July - also including a week-long run on home turf for Ellie at The Lowry Theatre in Salford.

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Following opening night last week, Ellie took to Instagram on Friday (March 1) to update her fans and followers on how it went. As she sat with a cup of coffee, the smiling star said: "Last night was opening night at Richmond Theatre... It was so much fun. We've all worked so hard to put this show together so to finally put it in front of an audience felt amazing."

The 22-year-old went on: "Everyone keeps reminding me that it was my stage debut. I can't believe it. I love it. I think that it was and amazing night and we're officially open so the ball's finally rolling. I had so much fun and the cast and the team are all amazing. The audience was amazing so if you came to the show, I hope you had fun."

Since then, Ellie has been supported in her new role by Angela Rippon who also took part in Strictly's 2023 series and the huge live tour which took place over three weeks in nine different cities over January and February.

Sharing a sweet picture of the pair, broadcaster Angela wrote on Instagram: "Back from Oman in time to catch the lovely Ellie Leach at the Richmond Theatre last night, before she sets off on her national tour as Miss Scarlet in Cluedo. Go girl and have fun.2

Quick to comment, Ellie replied: "Thankyou for coming Ange. So nice to see you xxx." Meanwhile, fellow Strictly star Annabel Croft posted a string of heart emojis while Angela's fans and followers rushed to respond.

@eddo_official said: "Love this so much." @paulspal commented: "Lovely picture of you both." @addsa2030 wrote: "Hope u enjoyed ur break and good luck to ellie too take care both of u." @matthew_purcell_ replied: "Awww bless her that’s amazing news, Angela. Ellie as Miss Scarlet in Cluedo, marvellous." @debbie.cunningham93 added: "Great photo Angela x Ellie."