The former Coronation Street actress, 22, became the show's youngest ever winner as she pipped Bobby Brazier and Layton Williams to the post after each couple performed three dances.

Actress Molly Rainford revealed what happens behind the scenes during the live Strictly Come Dancing shows

Ellie Leach is predicted to be banking a million pounds by her 24th birthday and hosting top jobs thanks to her 'savvy' decision to take part on Strictly Come Dancing.

The judge, 58, who has appeared on the panel since its debut in 2004, choked back tears as he complimented eventual winner Ellie Leach during Saturday's live show.

STRICTLY Come Dancing pro Nikita Kuzmin broke down in tears as he said an emotional goodbye to Layton Williams. Last night Coronation Street star Ellie Leach, 22, beat West End star Layton and East…

It was a night of laughter, tears, and lots of flammable outfits

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola were crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing 2023, and the former soap star sweetly dedicated the win to her pro dance partner

The Succession star told the BBC he likes dancing but is not sure he wants "to go down that road".

Mr Darcy's owner, Suzy Cole, says looking after dogs has changed her life.

Leach beat out EastEnders' Bobby Brazier and Bad Education star Layton Williams to lift the glitterball trophy at the end of Saturday's live final.

Bobby Brazier, Layton Williams and Ellie Leach all fought to land the glitterball trophy.

Ellie Leach won the series, lifting the Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball Trophy with BBC pro dancer partner Vito Coppola.

A former BBC Strictly winner has spoken out after Ellie Leach, 22, became the youngest contestant in Strictly Come Dancing history to win the programme.

There was more than just the winner of this year's series being announced during the final of Strictly

They were spotted back in the ballroom on Saturday night as this year's BBC One dance contest came to an end

Ellie Leach has made Strictly history after her win last night

Cher performed during the live BBC Strictly Come Dancing final on Saturday night - and was flooded with praise by viewers.

BBC fans have called on Giovanni Pernice to be given "somebody nice" as a partner in 2024 - after he had to dance solo in the group dance on Saturday night.