19 August 2023 , 19:00
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Strictly star Ellie Leach is celebrating landing a slot on the show - after she was left heartbroken this year. The former Corrie actress, 22, who left the ITV soap in May, split from her boyfriend of five years Reagan Pettman in the same month after learning he had cheated on her.
And sources told how her stint on the BBC ballroom show has helped Ellie to put the smile back on her face after the painful break up. One said: “Ellie has had a hard few months. Leaving Corrie was emotional for her because she loved the show and the cast so much.
Ellie Leach is embracing the Strictly journey (PA)“And then on top of that she learned that Reagan had gone behind her back, and they split up. It was very sad, but for her the trust was gone and there was no way back for them as a couple.
“Ellie is a really positive person and always has a smile on her face - but it’s been a difficult time. That’s why it was brilliant that she has landed Strictly, it has really given her something to smile about.”
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