Coronation Street star Ellie Leach has joined the line-up for upcoming season of Strictly Come Dancing.
The actress is best known for portraying Faye Windass on the popular soap.
The 22-year-old said: “It still doesn’t feel real that I’m going to be doing Strictly!! It’s always been a dream of mine so I guess dreams really do come true!!!!”
Coronation Street's Ellie Leach has a new storyline… #Strictly 2023!
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— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) August 9, 2023
Also joining the line-up is Paralympian Jody Cundy.
He said: “Excited to be welcomed into the Strictly family and throw myself head first into the world of ballroom dancing.”
“So far away from what I’m used to, but I’m looking forward to the challenge and pushing myself way out of my comfort zone, especially as I’m always last onto the dance floor. Can’t wait to get stuck in, bring on the glitter and sequins!”
He's won Gold, Silver and Bronze. Now Paralympian Jody Cundy has set his sights on glitter with a place on #Strictly 2023! 🥇
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— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) August 9, 2023
Ellie and Jody will join Emmerdale star Adam Thomas, presenter Nikita Kanda, Love Island star Zara McDermott, Irish presenter Angela Scanlon, comedian Eddie Kadi, and actress Amanda Abbington on the upcoming series.
TV presenter Angela Rippon, actor Layton Williams and news anchor Krishnan Guru-Murthy complete the star-studded line-up so far.
