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Ellie Leach looks preoccupied as she checks her phone after friends reveal her 'secret dates' with Strictly Come Dancing co-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.

Her tactile chemistry with Coppola during weekly appearances on the talent show sparked persistent romance rumours, but sources claim she has since developed a close relationship with fellow finalist Brazier, 20. Hours later, sources revealed the actress had enjoyed a series of 'secret dates' with Brazier while participating in the annual Strictly Come Dancing tour (pictured together on January 18) Also on Tuesday, pro dancer Nikita Kuzmin posted a photo of the pair having dinner backstage one night on tour, Brazier's arm draped around the back of her chair.

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