Ellie Leach is an English actress known for her role as Faye Windass on ITV’s “Coronation Street,” which she played from 2011 to 2023. Here are five interesting facts about her:

1. Early Career and Coronation Street: Ellie started her career in acting at a young age with appearances in TV adverts and a film. Her breakthrough role came in 2011 when she joined the cast of “Coronation Street,” playing the adopted daughter of Eddie and Anna Windass. She was involved in several challenging storylines and became a fan favorite. Her character, Faye, went through various dramatic experiences, including teenage pregnancy and early menopause.
2. Departure from Coronation Street: In 2023, after 12 years on “Coronation Street,” Ellie decided to leave the show. Her character’s departure from the soap opera involved moving to be with her daughter Miley and Miley’s father, Jackson.
3. Strictly Come Dancing: Ellie participated in “Strictly Come Dancing” in 2023, showing off her dance skills and impressing both judges and viewers. She was partnered with professional dancer Vito Coppola and finished in the top half of the leaderboard multiple times during the series.
4. Personal Life: Ellie was born on March 15, 2001, in Bury, Manchester, England. She is 5 feet 1 inch (1.55 meters) tall. She is not married and is reportedly single following a breakup with her boyfriend of five years, Reagan Pettman, in May 2023.
5. Family and Relationships: Ellie is a cousin of Brooke Vincent, another “Coronation Street” star known for playing Sophie Webster. Brooke has been a supportive figure in Ellie’s life, providing advice and support throughout her career. Ellie has also shared a close relationship with her on-screen partner, Colson Smith (Craig Tinker), referring to him as one of the most special people in her life.

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