Strictly’s Ellie Leach sports a fresh golden tan as she heads to a hotel rehearsal after a dress rehearsal alongside Adam Thomas after he was ‘banned’ from training
Strictly star Ellie Leech looked cozy and relaxed as she returned to a dress rehearsal at a London hotel on Friday night.
The former Coronation Street star looked like she’d received a weekly spray tan as she positively glowed as she beamed in the snaps.
The actress, 22, looked comfortable in an oversized black graphic tee and baggy black trousers.
Hydrated after a day’s training, the star sipped on a can of Tango as she carried her essentials in her bag and gave her legs a rest in some Birkenstock loafers.
His soap co-star Adam Thomas was also seen with a smile on his face, despite reportedly being “banned” from this week’s rehearsals following a flu outbreak in the cast.
On the way home: Strictly star Ellie Leach looked ready for a Saturday night tan as she headed to a dress rehearsal at a London hotel on Friday night
Health update: Soap co-star Adam Thomas was also seen with a smile on his face, despite reportedly being ‘banned’ from this week’s rehearsals following a flu outbreak in the cast
The Waterloo Road star opted for a simple white T-shirt and black jogging bottoms as he donned a green beanie and a black leather jacket.
Adam seemed to be in great spirits and to have bounced back after feeling unwell earlier this week.
He was forced to miss training in order not to pass his bug on to others or to his dancing partner Luba Mushtuk.
Leighton Williams was also pictured with a big smile on his face as he cut a dapper figure in a black padded gilet and zebra print trousers.
The couples have been advised to prioritize their health this week, as a source revealed that bosses are concerned that illness could spread quickly among the stars, which would be a “nightmare” for the show.
Speaking with Suna source said: “Celebrities and professionals are strictly banned from training if they are ill in a bid to stop them spreading it.
“Of course everyone on the show just wants to show up and get on with it, but if they spread their lurgy, it could have a big effect.”
And unfortunately, illness will affect Saturday’s live show, as Amanda Abington has been forced to pull out of this week’s show for medical reasons.
All smiles: Leighton Williams was also pictured with a big smile on his face as he cut a dapper figure in a black padded gilet and zebra print trousers
On hiatus: Strictly star Amanda Abington, 49, has pulled out of Saturday’s show due to health reasons (pictured on the show with pro partner Giovanni Pernis last week)
Shocking: Strictly Come Dancing producers fear winter flu outbreak could potentially affect this year’s cast after Adam was unwell and unable to rehearse
It Takes Two announced on Friday that the 49-year-old actress hopes to be back in fighting shape next week.
Presenter and former Strictly pro Janet Manrara said: “We have some breaking news, unfortunately due to medical reasons Amanda will not be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this weekend.
“Strictly Come Dancing protocols mean that Amanda and Giovanni will return next week when all is well. Amanda, we hope you get well soon my love, I send you my best wishes.’
A Strictly spokeswoman confirmed Amanda’s absence was due to ill health, saying: “Due to medical reasons Amanda Abington will not be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this weekend.