Eddie Windass: Last News

Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach began her career at the age of nine when her character Faye Windass joined the cobbles. She stayed a regular fixture on the soap up until earlier this year, when she decided to wave goodbye to Weatherfield. However, she wasn’t away from our TVs for long, returning to compete on this year’s series of Strictly, where she is now within touching distance of the Glitterball trophy.

Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach looks adorable in a resurfaced TV advert which was shot before she found fame in Coronation Street. The 22-year-old grew up on the cobbles, playing troubled Faye Windass.

It's the night that Strictly Come Dancing fans have been waiting all year for as the launch show for the 21st series airs tonight (September 16). The much-loved BBC dance contest will return to screens with a brand new batch of celebrities set to take to the dancefloor for the first time.

Grab your dancing shoes, dust off your glitter balls and start practising the tango - Strictly Come Dancing 2023 is finally here.This year's line-up includes a whole host of famous faces, including Coronation Street's very own Ellie Leach, best known for her iconic character Faye Windass.The 22-year-old appeared on the cobble streets between 2011 and 2023 and starred in some unforgettable storylines, such as being fostered by Anna and Eddie Windass and falling pregnant at 13. But now the star is ready to swap her acting role for a dancing one and is set to waltz across the floor and give her best salsa moves. One thing Faye is most looking forward to though is the 'fitness' side of the competition and admitted her goal is to actually enjoy the routines given to her.

Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach hinted that she was leaving the ITV soap last month with a cryptic social media post. Ellie, 22, joined the soap back in 2011 and was soon adopted by Anna and Eddie Windass and has featured in a series of high-profile storylines. Throughout her 12 years on the ITV soap, Ellie's character took on huge stories, including teenage pregnancy as well as also going through early menopause.

Actress Ellie Leach is best known for playing Faye Windass on long running soap Coronation Street. Faye landed on the cobbles in 2011, when she was adopted by residents Anna and Eddie Windass. She had a rocky start on the show when she fell pregnant aged just 13 and struggled to bond with her newborn daughter, Miley, who she eventually gave up to the custody of the baby’s dad, Jackson, and his family.The teenager later endured an early menopause storyline which left her unlikely to conceive again, an issue which could affect up to 1 in 100 young women.

Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach left her fans speechless as she was seen deadlifting 100kg weights on Instagram.The 21-year-old actress – who plays Faye Windass on the soap – looked worlds apart from her hit ITV character as she was seen in gym attire lifting very heavy weights.Ellie appeared in the footage dressed in a matching black tank top and a pair of leggings as she successfully took on a barbell weighing 60kg before moving on to the 100kg weight. In another clip, the actress could be seen tackling the overhead press as she carried out a series of squats while raising weights above her head.Despite the strenuous heavy lifting, Ellie flashed a smile at the camera as soon as she was done.“Perfect, beating last week already,” Ellie’s trainer could be heard saying in the video's background as he added: “Every time getting stronger.”The series of posts comes weeks after she celebrated her 21st birthday at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium surrounded by her co-stars, which included former castmate Lucy Fallon and Colson Smith.Ellie looked incredible at her party as she was pictured beside a wall of white and gold balloons wearing a sequinned strapless mini dress with a side train and silver strappy heels.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here .Waitress Faye was first introduced as a potential adoptive child for Anna and Eddie Windass back in January 2011.The character has been part of some big storylines in the past, including falling pregnant at the age of 12 and keeping it a secret from her family.Ellie is the cousin of fellow Corrie star Brooke Vincent, who plays Sophie Webster.

Many fans believe Coronation Street star Debbie Rush could be set for a return to the cobbles.

Coronation Street between 2008 and 2014.Eddie and Anna Windass along with their son Gary moved into No.6 in December 2008, renting the home from Jerry Morton.Len Windass, Eddie's brother, helped them settle in and deal with issues with the Platt family, who loved next door at No.8.While Gary was away with the army in Afghanistan, Eddie and Anna fostered Faye Butler who eventually moved in with them in 2011.Shortly after this, Eddie moved out to work in Germany with Len.Over the past 14 years, the Windass clan have had their fair share of drama.From teen pregnancy to brutal murders, there is nothing this family hasn't faced during their time in Weatherfield.As Faye star Ellie Leach celebrates her 21st birthday, Daily Star has taken a look into the lives of the Windass family away from the ITV soap.Steve played Eddie in Corrie for three years from 2008 until 2011.This was his second role in the ITV soap as he previously played criminal Andy Morgan in 2003.Since leaving Corrie, Steve, now 59, starred as Mr.

Coronation Street since she was nine years old and has become a big hit with viewers.

Coronation Street has seen some epic off-screen transformations, including the likes of Michelle Keegan, it seems many of the younger cast are following in her famous footsteps.