LES Dennis and former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach is the 10th and 12th celebrities to join this year’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing‘ line-up, star to sign up for the show, Politicalite can exclusively reveal.
Les - who presented iconic game show “Family Fortunes” is set to take to the dance floor being unveiled today on BBC Breakfast on BBC1 from 6am-9.15.
The 22-year-old actress is best known for portraying Faye Windass in ‘Coronation Street’, but she left the ITV1 soap earlier this year, and she has now swapped the cobbles for the ballroom.
News of Ellie’s latest role was revealed on Wednesday morning on ‘BBC Breakfast’.
She 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!”
Ellie was named as the 10th celebrity to sign up for this year’s series, along with EastEnders star Bobby Brazier.
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!”
Ellie and Les will join former ‘Emmerdale’ star Adam Thomas, ‘The One Show’ presenter Angela Scanlon, ‘Sherlock’ actress Amanda Abbington, broadcaster Angela Rippon, West End star Layton Williams, Channel 4 newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy, ‘Love Island’ star Zara McDermott, and comedian Eddie Kadi in this year’s ‘Strictly’ line up.
Strictly will be back on BBC1 in September. Stay tuned to Politicalite for the latest updates.
