BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach branded 'hottie' by co-star ahead of major move

Ellie Leach has been branded a 'hottie' by her former Strictly Come Dancing co-star as she returned to home turf ahead of her next big career move. The actress took to social media as she arrived at The Lowry in Salford where she'll spend the week performing in Cluedo 2 - The Next Chapter.

Ellie, 23, made her stage debut earlier this year after joining the cast at the eleventh hour in the role of Miss Scarlett after Helen Flanagan had to withdraw from the role for medical reasons.

And after a few weeks of the play being on the road, Ellie is now back in her home city. Sharing a picture from her dressing room on Tuesday evening (April 2) ahead of her first performance in front of a home crowd - including plenty of her former Coronation Street co-stars - the Strictly winner said: "Manchester let's go."

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Ellie, who starred as Faye Windass in ITV's Corrie for more than a decade before her exit in May last year, was rocking a biker chic look as she posed for the mirror selfie, sporting a black crop top under her black and white leather jacket which she paired with her low-slung denim jeans while her hair appeared glossy locks appeared darker than usual.

It comes after Ellie enjoyed a break from the stage over the weekend to partake in some Easter 'shenanigans'. She first shared a glimpse from her gorgeous family home - which boasted bright white walls and an array of gold ornaments - in a picture on her Instagram Story, and said: "Home sweet home".

She then later shared a fresh snap to her Instagram Story as she reunited with her best friend for a