Strictly's Ellie Leach wows judges with foxtrot: "I absolutely loved it!"

The Coronation Street actor flew to the top of the leaderboard.

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola on Strictly Come Dancing

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Published: Saturday, 30 September 2023 at 7:31 pm

What a brilliant performance it was for Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach, as she soared to the top of the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 leaderboard with an impressive 31 point for hers and Vito Coppola's foxtrot to Perfect by Fairground Attraction.

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The dance moved the Strictly judges so much, Motsi Mabuse found herself on her feet as she cheered on the Coronation Street star.

Following the performances, the judges heaped praise on the 22-year-old with Motsi praising the characterisation of the dance.

“I’m slowly falling in love with you, beautiful frame and posture, musicality and storytelling good but needs consistency," she said.

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"Heel turns, swing, soft knees, nice connection, on a good track," Shirley added.

Sharing the same sentiment, Anton said: "It was bright and lyrical, felt natural, just marvellous."

And it was rave reviews all around as Craig Revel Horwood, who we all know can be a little bit harsher on the contestants, admitted: "I absolutely loved it!"

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Ellie has had a brilliant start to her Strictly journey, finishing in joint second place on the leaderboard in Week 1 for a Jive to Can't Tame Her by Zara Larsson.

This week she surpassed Strictly favourite Bobby Brazier and former top spot holder Nigel Harman.

Of course we'll have to wait for the Strictly Come Dancing vote to open to find out whether she'll be saved from the dreaded dance off, but with her current score she's in a very good position.

Strictly Come Dancing continues on Sunday 1st October at 7:15pm. The results show will air on Sunday 1st October on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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