Corrie stars are apparently doing all they can to ensure Ellie Leach wins Strictly, amid claims she was essentially ‘axed’ from her role in the soap.
Ellie left the cobbles back in May, after 12 years playing Faye Windass. At the time, she said she was “very, very emotional” about leaving, and it has since been suggested that she was pushed out by ITV.
In light of this, her former colleagues are reportedly plotting revenge.
Ellie Leach on Strictly Come Dancing
“Everyone has vowed to do all they can to get Ellie to the final of Strictly as a [bleep] you,” a source alleged to The Sun.
They want to stick two fingers up.
“It was made clear to her earlier this year they didn’t see a future for her character so she was left with no choice. At the time she said she had quit but it was always seen as an axe,” they went on to speculate.
They continued to allege: “It caused major upset behind the scenes because co-stars felt she was treated really badly. So they want her to become a big BBC star and stick two fingers up to the powers that be.”
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Already, Ellie’s Corrie family have been spotted cheering her on – even before Strictly has started.
As she was announced as a contestant on the official BBC Strictly Instagram account earlier this month, the comments section was quickly flooded with words of support from her former colleagues.
“So so so so so so so excited!!!” commented Brooke Vincent. She’s Ellie’s real-life cousin and grew up on the soap alongside her.
Meanwhile, Ellie’s on-screen ex Colson Smith joked: “Can’t wait to see your two step get the recognition it deserves.”
George Shuttleworth actor, Tony Maudsley, also said: “WooHoooooo!!!! Now this IS good news!! Congratulations my lovely!! xxx”
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