Ellie Leach is the tenth celebrity contestant confirmed for the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The multi-award-winning entertainment show, produced by BBC Studios, will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for its new series this autumn, once again bringing glitter, glamour and glorious dancing to homes across the nation.
Ellie is best known for portraying Faye Windass for 12 years on Coronation Street, nominated for multiple British Soap Awards and Inside Soap Awards for her role, hard hitting storylines included being pregnant at 13, discovering she was going through the menopause and reconnecting with the child she gave up – which led to her departing the cobbles earlier this year. Prior to Coronation Street Ellie appeared in independent movie âA Boy Called Dadâ and drama âMoving Onâ.
Ellie Leach said: âIt still doesnât feel real that Iâm going to be doing Strictly!! Itâs always been a dream of mine so I guess dreams really do come true!!!!âÂ
Jody Cundy CBE is the eleventh celebrity contestant confirmed for the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Jody Cundy CBE is a World and Paralympic Champion
Jody is a decorated World and Paralympic Champion, he has represented Great Britain at seven Summer Paralympics winning eight Gold, one Silver and three Bronze medals across swimming and cycling events. He has also competed in multiple World Championships, winning 23 world titles. The most recent win coming at the World Cycling Championships in Glasgow this week .
After competing at Tokyo 2021, Jody became the first man in Paralympics GB history to win medals at seven different games. In 2012 the Anglia Ruskin University made him and Honorary Doctor in Health Sciences, and a month later he was given an Honorary Master of Science degree from the University of Hertfordshire.
In 2009 he was awarded an MBE for his services to Disability sport, in 2017 this was upgraded to an OBE for his services to Swimming & Cycling & in 2022 he received a CBE for services to cycling.
He currently holds the world record in the Flying 200m and the 1km Time Trial. He also holds 14 consecutive world titles in the MC4 Kilo Time Trial.
Jody Cundy CBE said:Â âExcited to be welcomed into the Strictly family and throw myself head first into the world of ballroom dancing. So far away from what Iâm used to, but Iâm looking forward to the challenge and pushing myself way out of my comfort zone, especially as Iâm always last onto the dance floorâ Canât wait to get stuck in, bring on the glitter and sequins!â
Bobby Brazieris the twelfth celebrity contestant confirmed for the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The multi-award-winning entertainment show, produced by BBC Studios, will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for its new series this autumn, once again bringing glitter, glamour and glorious dancing to homes across the nation.
Bobby is a 20-year-old British Model, and Actor, best known for his role as Freddie Slater in UK Soap Opera, EastEnders. Full of energy and sparkle, with boyish good looks and cheeky Essex charm; he has graced the runway for world renowned fashion house, Dolce & Gabbana at Milan Fashion Week, sat front row alongside Lewis Hamilton at London Fashion Week and starred on the cover of acclaimed style magazine, âMan About Townâ. Across socials, the Gen-Z star regularly shares life updates and shows off his spiritual side as a passionate advocate for positive mental health and well-being.
Bobby Brazier said:Â âIâm so excited to be part of the Strictly line up, I canât wait to start training like a professional dancer and adding a few moves to my locker. I’m looking forward to performing in-front of everyone, it’s going to be so much fun!â
All of the celebrities announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2023
