Brooke Vincent close to tears over Strictly star cousin Ellie Leach and sends 'you better' warning to partner Vito Coppola
manchestereveningnews.co.ukBrooke Vincent was left fighting back her tears as she shared her support for Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach - who also happens to be her cousin.
The Hits Radio host was actually seen in the audience in the BBC One dance contest's ballroom last Saturday night. She joined actor Colson Smith, who played Ellie's on-screen boyfriend in Coronation Street, as well as members of their family and watched as Ellie and her dance partner Vito Coppola performed a Viennese waltz to the 2021 Disney film Encanto, with Ellie channelling Mirabel Madrigal.
The dancing couple put in an impressive effort, earning themselves one 9 and two 8s for a total score of 33 from the judges.
And following another beautiful performance on Strictly and ahead of her next performance on Saturday night (October 14) with her professional dance partner Vito Coppola, Ellie joined Brooke and co-host Mike Toolan on their Hits Radio Drivetime show on Friday (October 13). READ MORE: Read more of today's top stories from the Manchester Evening News Former Coronation Street star Brooke, who is famed for having played Sophie Webster in the ITV soap, and Ellie, who left the cobbles earlier this year after 12 years of playing Faye Windass, have been in daily contact since Ellie joined Strictly.
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