Former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach split from her ex-partner, Reagan Pettman, last year before she embarked on her Strictly journey
Strictly Come Dancing 's Ellie Leach has spoken out about the support she received following her break-up. The former Coronation Street star ended her relationship with Reagan Pettman last year before going onto win the Glitterball trophy.
Ellie became tearful while discussing the split on the ITVbe programme Soap Queens. The 22-year-old, who keeps her fans updated on her life off-screen via Instagram, recently held a Q&A session and answered a question about coping with the break-up, the Liverpool Echo reports. She said: "I was so lucky to have such a supportive family and friends around me, especially this one Jade Mcivor. Time is a healer and surrounding yourself with people who are good for your soul helps massively."Ellie added: "I also think Strictly helped a lot, focusing my mind on something completely new and different and keeping busy but also allow yourself to feel said if you need to, it's a process.
The star, who won the Glitterball trophy with dance partner Vito Coppola, admitted she misses the show, saying: "It's so amazing the joy that dancing brings."
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