Brooke Vincent gushes over ITV Coronation Street star cousin Ellie Leach with throwback snap on 21st birthday

Olivia Attwood, Max George and Christine McGuinness have been unveiled to be among 12 celebrities set to take part in sports reality TV show The Games. The former Love Islander, The Wanted singer, 33, and model Christine, 34, will go head-to-head in a series of sports in a bid to rank at the top of the medals table.

Strictly Come Dancing winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice reunite for an emotional dance.The fan-favourite pair took to the dancefloor for the first time since being crowned the victors on the beloved BBC dancing show in December.Rose and Giovanni wowed the nation with an emotional waltz to Ellie Goulding's How Long Will I Love You during Friday night's Comic Relief on BBC One (March 18).The duo were all smiles as they dazzled the BBC's Salford studio - which is hosting the annual fundraising event for the first time.It's fair to say the fans at home loved seeing the duo reunite on the dancefloor, and many flocked to Twitter to talk about the moment.One wrote: "It’s so good to see Rose and Giovanni dance again. The best couple Strictly have ever had! #ComicRelief2022 #comicrelief.A second said: "Such elegant dancers and beautiful song #RedNoseDay #comicrelief #ComicRelief2022." ShakyWoon added: "Rose and Giovanni beautiful and graceful dancing! #RedNoseDay #ComicRelief #RedNoseDay2022."A third gushed: "It’s so good to see Rose and Giovanni dance again.

Coronation Street stars Jack P Shepherd, Colson Smith, and Ben Price looked delighted as they finally got to reunite in person for their project away from the ITV soap. And fans, who probably best know them for playing David Platt, Craig Tinker, and Nick Tilsley on the cobbles, were just as thrilled to see them back together too.

The stars of Coronation Street and Emmerdale aren't too famous to forget their loved ones as they treated them to a night at the theatre. The ITV soap actors were out in Salford on Wednesday night (March 16) as Disney classic Bedknobs and Broomsticks made its way to The Lowry amid its new musical debut.

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice are continuing to delight their fans with their behind-the-scenes antics as they prepare for their special one-off performance on Friday.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice's close bond captured beautifully in unseen photoTaking to Instagram to share some fun videos from their hair and makeup room, the 27-year-old actress - who won Strictly Come Dancing - was seen ruffling Giovanni's hair whilst attempting to give him a mini makeover.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis gives Giovanni Pernice the ultimate hair transformation"Oh my god, your hair's so strong," she remarked as she gave him a middle parting. "It's just popped back in place.

Strictly Come Dancing's reigning champion Rose Ayling-Ellis was greeted with a special reunion as it was revealed she had teamed up with her former professional dancer partner Giovanni Pernice for Comic Relief. The pair last danced together during the competition's live tour, which finished its run in London's O2 Arena a month ago. Rose, 27, and Giovanni, 31, who recently showed a poignant photo he has framed of their silent dance on his shelf at home, won the Glitterball trophy every single tour appearance as they travelled around the country with lots of the other Strictly stars.

Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling Ellis has shared her excitement on social media after she reunited with her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice.But although their reunion initially got off to a good start, professional dancer Giovanni was left fairly unimpressed when Rose admitted that she's forgotten how to dance. The EastEnders star dazzled fans with her incredible talent during the 2021 series and was crowned the winner of the popular BBC show alongside Giovanni in December.

st birthday with a very glamourous party. Ellie – who plays Faye Windass in the ITV soap – spent the big day with a variety of her friends and family, including some Corrie co-stars. Posting on her Instagram, Ellie shared a picture in front of a huge 21 with silver and gold balloons.

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice have reunited again ahead of their Comic Relief performance this week. However, the actress - who made Strictly history by being the first deaf person to win the show - has already irked her professional dance partner.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice's close bond captured beautifully in unseen photoTaking to his Instagram Stories to share their backstage antics, Giovanni teased fans by revealing: "Wait and see.

Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling-Ellis have reunited which is sure to delight the many fans they made throughout their Strictly Come Dancing journey.

Coronation Street’s Faye Windass (Ellie Leach) is in for a major shock in upcoming scenes on the ITV soap when she starts to worry that she could be expecting a baby. And if that weren’t enough to throw the youngster into turmoil, her relationship with boyfriend Craig Tinker (Colson Smith) hits a new stumbling block, leaving her uncertain about the couple’s future together.

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Coronation Street's Faye Windass is in for a shock next week, as spoilers for the ITV soap have revealed that she could be pregnant for a second time.Faye - played by Ellie Leach - had her first baby, Miley, when she was just 13 back in 2015.But the youngster, who grew up as a foster child herself, decided she didn't want to keep her child and instead let Miley's dad Jackson adopt her.And she hasn't seen her since, as the family moved to Canada shortly after.With Faye still struggling to cover up the hit-and-run which killed Ted - and her co-conspirator Emma Brooker getting closer to the victim's grandson - it could be the worst time for her to get pregnant if she's soon to be shuttled back to prison.Next week, Craig's mum Beth is set to clock her son's bad mood, and suggests he didn't truly want to leave the police force - suspecting there's more to it than meets the eye.Faye masks her guilt, and later attempts to surprise her boyfriend with a night out.However, her plans fall flat when Craig points out he has work in the morning, dashing Faye's dreams of quality time together.Later, Craig admits to Emma that a part of him does resent Faye for ruining his career after helping to cover up Ted's cause of death.Faye later confides in her grandmother Elaine that she fears she might be pregnant - but confesses the timing is terrible, with her and Craig at loggerheads.Elaine urges her granddaughter to take a pregnancy test.An oblivious Craig, meanwhile, decides to talk to his former boss about the possibility of rejoining the police - while Emma heads off to a secret meeting with Ted's grandson Jon.With Emma actress Alexandra Mardell confirming she's filmed her final scenes on the ITV cobbles, some fans are certain she will

Coronation Street star Ellie Leach celebrated her 21st birthday in style with co-stars past and present over the weekend. The actress, whose birthday is on 15 March, posed for a collection of fun snaps from her party with the likes of Lucy Fallon, who played Bethany Platt from 2015 to 2020, and Colson Smith, who plays Craig Tinker. Ellie, who has played Faye Windass on the cobbles since 2011, looked incredible in an iridescent holographic strapless gown with a dramatic train on the side.The soap star teamed the item of clothing with silver barely-there strapless heels and sparkly jewellery for her birthday celebrations.

Coronation Street star Ellie Leach looked dramatically different to her character Faye Windass as she shared new glamorous snaps to her social media over the weekend. The actress, whose birthday is on 15 March, took to social media to share a collection of fun snaps from her 21st birthday party celebrations.

Coronation Street beauty Ellie Leach, who plays Faye Windass on the ITV soap, looked incredible as she got glammed up for her birthday.Ellie stole the show as she donned a white shimmering sequinned dress with a strapless neckline to celebrate her 21st birthday.The brunette bombshell smiled at the camera as she showed off her glamorous look while marking the occasion with all of her friends and family, including some of her Corrie co-stars.Ellie's dress also featured a cinched in waist as a strip of material went around her hourglass waist and fell to the floor next to her strappy heels.Ellie looked a far cry from her cobbles alter-ego Faye, who is much more used to no make-up and dressing down for her life in Weatherfield.The ITV actress also showed off glamorous make-up as she added lashings of mascara and slick of lipstick to her pout, as well as bronzed skin which stood out against her glam dress.She also styled her hair into loose curls which fell over her shoulders as she posed in front of a lit up sign surrounded by white and gold balloons which read Happy Birthday.On her Instagram Story, the actress could be seen partying the night away as she danced at the venue while embracing her friends and posing for pictures.She had booked out The Mancunian Suite at Manchester City FC's stadium, making it a very glitzy affair indeed.Earlier in the day, she had uploaded another gorgeous snap as she posed in a green beret and dark blazer for a day out.Showing off natural make-up and waves in her hair, Ellie smouldered for the camera as she was inundated with compliments from her fansOne said: "What a beauty."A second wrote: "Beautiful."Ellie has recently signed a new contract to stay on the soap for at least another year.A

CORONATION Street star Ellie Leach looked worlds away from her TV character as she celebrated her birthday. The actress, who plays Faye Windass, looked stunning with wavy hair and a natural makeup look. Ellie rocked a green beret and chic long-sleeved black top to ring in her 21st birthday.

His character is the son of a Coronation Street legend but off-screen, Rob Mallard has a very different life.

Their winning Strictly Come Dancing moment may now be a memory but Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice are still continuing to share special moments together.

Strictly Come Dancing winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice melted hearts after they shared a never-before-seen picture for a very special reason.MORE: Giovanni Pernice sends heartfelt message to Rose Ayling-Ellis after recent successA candid black and white image of the pair has appeared on the iconic Piccadilly Lights for Take A Moment's campaign for mental health.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice leave fans in tears with poignant danceAlongside a screenshot, Rose wrote: "One of the loveliest person I met @rayburmiston have exhibition in Piccadilly circus of beautiful portraits to raise awareness of just how important it is to take time for our mental health."READ: Rose Ayling-Ellis makes touching comment about her time on StrictlyMORE: Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedShe also added: "Lets take a moment for #mentalhealthawareness. #takeamoment2022 @takeamoment.uk." Upon seeing this special tribute, professional dancer Giovanni added a string of heart emojis alongside one of a rose.He later remarked: "This [heart and rose emoji].

CORRIE star Brooke Vincent has revealed the soap’s first lesbian kiss between herself co-star Sasha Parkinson was also her first ever snog. The actress, 29, was just 16-years-old when soap bosses came up with the 2010 storyline in which her character Sophie Webster fell for school pal Sian Powers, played by Sacha.