Ellie Leach was pushed to reveal what it was like backstage at Strictly Come Dancing as she was seen making an epic return to the ballroom, nine months after lifting the Glitterball trophy.
The actress was reunited with professional dancer Vito Coppola for one last dance in the show's iconic ballroom on Saturday night (September 14) as the new series kicked off.
As is tradition, the pair returned during the launch of the 2024 series for one last performance - on the BBC One show at least.
They recreated their mesmerising Paso Doble to Insomnia by Faithless which they first performed during week five of last year's series. READ MORE: Gorka Marquez shares crying selfie after Strictly Come Dancing return as he feels 'sadness and guilt Ellie, 23, could be seen wiping away tears after reflecting on her Strictly journey ahead of the performance before later being asked for her advice for the new Strictly class of 2024.
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