Strictly Come Dancing contestant shares love for Ellie Leach as Corrie star says it 'comes around so quick'

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ellie Leach has been bombarded with love after posting about starting another week of rehearsals for the BBC One dancing show. The excited Coronation Street star shared a variety of pictures from the weekend's show, including some posing with the other celebrities who are competing in the dance contest this year.

Ellie's Instagram post says: "Mondays come around so quick!!! Another weekly round-up from Week 2! The Beach, A Birthday, and a rare pic of me and my girl @nikitakanda !!

"Lounging around in our dressing gowns and two foxtrotting ladies putting the world to rights @theangelarippon. A little bag of good luck, My best friend watching me perform live (a magical moment for the both of us)."

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And fellow contestant Nikita Kanda was quick to reply to the post, commenting with "Love ya," followed by three heart emojis. Radio presenter Nikita is paired with professional dancer Gorka Marquez and Ellie can be seen in her latest Instagram post posing next to the celebrity, backstage at Strictly.

Ellie is already becoming a firm favourite with Strictly viewers. Saturday was the second live show of the series and it was clear the soap star is becoming a real hit, with some fans calling her a 'front runner' in the competition.

And after Ellie shared her excitement today (Monday) for week three of the competition, fans reminded her how much of a hit she has been so far. Instagram user Kelly Hadley commented: "My favourite! You did amazing and I can't wait to see what you both bring for week 3!"

And Gillian Fowmes wrote: "You were absolutely brilliant, you got two out of my three votes on