Ellie Leach offers 'family' update on BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola after having 'life changed'

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Ellie Leach has shared a sweet update on her relationship with Vito Coppola as it nears a whole 12 months since they lifted Strictly Come Dancing's coveted Glitterball trophy together.

Since she lifted the Glitterball Trophy last December with her professional partner - and now lifelong friend - Vito, the actress has returned to acting for a nationwide tour of Cluedo 2, which marks her stage debut, as the takes on the role of Miss Scarlett in the hilarious murder mystery, which is based on the classic board game and set in the swinging 60s.

It's a major step away from the famous cobbles of Coronation Street, where Ellie is famed for having played Faye Windass, and the former soap star thanks her Strictly pal Vito for giving her the confidence to make her big debut treading the boards. "It's out of my comfort zone, but I've been enjoying it," she told OK!

Magazine. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans demand Shirley Ballas change after dance-off horror for Shayne Ward Although Ellie has been on the road with the hit show since January, it was recently extended until November, which she's delighted about but it's also a lengthy stint to be away from your loved ones. "It's a long time to be away from home.