Ellie Leitch has “moved to London” as her relationship with Bobby Brazier blossoms.
The former Coronation Street actress, 22, now lives with her EastEnders actor boyfriend Bobby, 20, with his father after sparking a romance during the Strictly Come Dancing live tour. live in the capital.
Ellie’s cousin, Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent, appeared on This Morning on Thursday and revealed she was planning to meet Ellie in London.
She said, “Actually, I’m meeting her tonight, but she moved to London.”
Brooke added: “I could never have done Strictly because she won. She was amazing.” I get tired of saying how proud I am. ”
But Ellie and Bobby are due to start a national tour next week in Strictly Winner Cluedo 2, so Bobby is set to resume filming EastEnders and is set to be challenged next week.
A source told the Mirror: “Ellie has grown so much more confident since Strictly and it’s helped her get over everything with her ex.” She is visibly glowing in her eyes. They enjoy their time together to the fullest.
“Bobby has resumed filming EastEnders once she leaves on tour next week. That will be the first test for their budding relationship. But they seem very happy and everything is going well. I hope so.”
Ellie will make her stage debut this week, replacing former Corrie star Helen Flanagan, while Bobby will return to the role of Freddie Slater, filming in Borehamwood.
This comes after Ellie and Bobby made their first public appearance together at the Hadestown play press night at London’s Lyric Theater on Wednesday night.
The pair had been rumored to be dating for several months after becoming close on the Strictly Come Dancing live tour.
Bobby and Ellie looked happier than ever as they happily posed for pictures together on their first joint red carpet.
The pair are coordinating in all-black outfits, with Ellie wearing a stylish long leather coat over jeans and a top, and Bobby wearing a long coat and navy pants.
Bobby and Ellie competed in the BBC ballroom dancing competition last year, with Ellie winning just before Christmas along with professional partner Vito Coppola, 31.
This comes after Ellie and Bobby addressed romance rumors last week, following weeks of speculation that the two were dating.
The two Strictly Come Dancing stars both appeared at the TV Choice Awards in London, but arrived separately.
When asked about his feelings towards the actress, Bobby avoided denying the romance rumors, but praised her, calling her “beautiful and wonderful.”
The EastEnders star told The Sun: “Ellie is her sweetheart, look at her…she’s beautiful, she’s amazing, she’s good at what she does.” She’s a good dancer. She is my lovely lovely friend. ”
When asked if he could see them becoming more than just friends, he teasingly said, “I don’t know… I’ll have to see what she says.”
Bobby also refused to confirm whether they were planning on starting a relationship and quickly changed the topic to his career.
He said: “Well…I have some things to do. I have career things to do, personal things, and sacred things to do.” East. I’m going back to Enders. I missed you so much.”
Meanwhile, Ellie also avoided explicitly confirming or denying her relationship with Bobby, telling the magazine:We’re all on tour together and it’s been really nice to actually spend time with each other.
“During the show, you’re really always with your partner and you don’t really meet other professionals or celebrities.
“So on tour, we really bonded and we feel like we’re like a big family. It’s been a lot of fun.”
Speculation about Ellie and Bobby began in early January when sources reported they had gotten close on Strictly Come Dancing Live.
Bobby is also very close to Ellie’s family and was even spotted heading to a hotel in London with Ellie’s parents.
Soap star Bobby seems to have made quite the impression as he was spotted holding hands with his mum Karen, 50.
Later that day, Bobby shared a sweet snap of Ellie on Instagram from backstage at the Strictly Show at the O2 Arena.
Bobbie couldn’t wipe the smile off her face as she caught the star off guard by captioning the post: “Yoga Ellie” while sitting cross-legged.
Last month, BObie was reportedly spotted knocking on Ellie’s hotel room door while wearing only his underpants while staying at the Malmaison Hotel in Birmingham.
A party was held at the hotel bar to celebrate the start of the tour, during which the soap star was spotted in her underwear on the sixth floor.
A hotel guest told The Sun: “Bobby was knocking on Ellie’s door in the hallway after a late night party at the hotel.”
“Bobby clearly wasn’t shy about getting buff as we headed to breakfast.”
Ellie and Bobby’s comments about their relationship come after Ellie’s professional dancing partner Vito Coppola confessed his love for her after the Strictly tour ended.
The 31-year-old professional dancer won the latest series of the competition with the Coronation Street star in December and they sparked romance rumors while on the dance floor.
While filming backstage before their final appearance at the O2, Vito kissed Ellie on the cheek as she struggled to hold back tears.
He said to her, “Baby, are we going to play our last show together soon?” I love you so much. ‘
Ellie became emotional and replied, “I love you,” before going on to say how lucky she was to be on the show with Vito.
“It was perfect, wasn’t it?” Vito wrote in the caption. I love you and always remember our promise: “Always for each other.” No more words needed! Good night, baby. ‘
He addressed his fans and added, “Good night, beautiful people.” You have been with us every moment since our journey began. ”
Ellie shared the video to her Instagram Stories, adding the caption: “This man is one of a kind and I love him so, so much.”