The BBC Strictly Come Dancing winner and BBC EastEnders star were reported to have enjoyed secret dates together as they hold hands on the tour bus "and have a cheeky snog."

It comes after Ellie was seen enjoying a rest on the tour bus alongside EastEnders star Bobby Brazier

The actress checked phone messages outside her hotel during a reprieve from the Strictly touring schedule and its current stop in north-east England.

The Strictly star feared her first honeymoon was going to be her last holiday ever

The 33-year-old has hit headlines of late thanks to his time on last year's Strictly

Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Rippon spoke off her links to the North East on opening night in Newcastle

Ellie Leach won Strictly Come Dancing in 2023 paired with Vito Coppola

The pair have been seen holding hands, taking secret dates and kissing as they are together on the Strictly live tour

"I think it's important to be more inclusive."

‘I want to do my job properly,’ pro dancer said weeks after ‘Sherlock’ star requested ‘tense’ training footage

‘I want to do my job properly,’ pro dancer said weeks after ‘Sherlock’ star requested ‘tense’ training footage

The dancer was diagnosed with breast cancer in May last year and has since bravely documented her journey

Fans rushed to give their support to James and Ola Jordan as they thanked followers for their kind messages

EastEnders star Bobby Brazier spoke to the Mirror about his Strictly co-stars after it was revealed he'd been enjoying a series of secret dates

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has broken his silence following a reported feud with former partner, actress Amanda Abbington. The Sherlock actress has reportedly requested video recordings of her training sessions with the Italian choreographer as part of her allegedly seeking legal advice. The professional dancer addressed criticism about his teaching techniques during a live interview on BBC’s The One Show on Wednesday (24 January). The 33-year-old said: “I'm definitely a perfectionist. “Like everybody else, I like to win. But for me, it’s more about bringing the best out of partners, especially if I see that there is talent there. I want to do my job properly.”

Strictly Come Dancing stars Ellie Leach and Bobby Brazier have reportedly been going on secret dates and are said to have even shared a 'cheeky snog' while on the BBC show's tour

Strictly Come Dancing stars Ellie Leach and Bobby Brazier have reportedly been going on secret dates and are said to have even shared a 'cheeky snog' while on the BBC show's tour

It came as the dancer appeared on The One Show to chat about his new tour