Ellie Leach facts for kids

Ellie Louise Leach, born on March 15, 2001, is a talented English actress. She is well-known for playing the character Faye Windass in the TV show Coronation Street from 2011 to 2023. After leaving Coronation Street, Ellie became the winner of the twenty-first series of the popular BBC dance competition, Strictly Come Dancing.

Ellie Leach's Early Life

Ellie Leach was born in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England. She went to Fairfield High School for Girls. Ellie has a famous cousin, Brooke Vincent, who also acted in Coronation Street. Brooke played the role of Sophie Webster for many years.

Ellie's Acting Career

Ellie Leach started her acting journey by appearing in TV commercials. She was in ads for companies like Staples and McDonald's. In 2009, she acted in a movie called A Boy Called Dad. The next year, in 2010, Ellie appeared in an episode of the TV series Moving On.

Joining Coronation Street

In 2011, Ellie got a big role in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. She was cast as Faye Butler, a young girl who was adopted by Anna Windass and Eddie Windass. Ellie played Faye for 12 years.

Leaving Coronation Street

In April 2023, it was announced that Ellie would be leaving Coronation Street. Her last scenes as Faye were shown in July 2023. At first, it was reported that Ellie chose to leave the show. However, Ellie later shared that the show's producers felt there was "no future for the character" of Faye. This meant her role was coming to an end.

Winning Strictly Come Dancing

After leaving Coronation Street, Ellie joined the BBC dance competition Strictly Come Dancing. She was paired with professional dancer Vito Coppola. Together, they danced their way to victory and won the entire competition!

Ellie made history by becoming the youngest celebrity to win Strictly Come Dancing. She was 22 years old when she won. The previous record was held by Olympic gymnast Louis Smith, who was 23 when he won his series.

Ellie's Film and TV Roles

Ellie Leach has appeared in several TV shows and films throughout her career.

Awards and Nominations

Ellie Leach has been recognized for her acting talent with several award nominations.