Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach reunited with co-stars Zara McDermott and Nikita Kanda over dinner this week.
The trio marked their reunion with a snap of themselves smiling to the camera. BBC Asian Network star Nikita shared the image on Instagram, writing: "Long overdue catch up with the 'ZEN' dressing room."
She added: "The best thing about doing Strictly is the lifelong friendships and memories that you make," alongside an emoji of a smiling face with hearts.
Zara later shared a video of their "best" night out, before Ellie reshared the post and commented: "Sisters," with an added heart emoji.
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The reunion comes after the Coronation Street star shut down rumours of a possible romance with EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier.
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Recent reports claimed that the pair developed a romantic connection while taking part in last year's season of Strictly.
Speaking to The Sun, Ellie explained that the two are just friends, saying: "We're great friends, we got along really well and we still do.
"We were the youngest people in Strictly and both going through that same experience – one which nothing can prepare you for. We'd obviously built an amazing friendship during the show, but it was really nice to be able to spend time with each other – and with everyone – on the tour."
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Elsewhere, Ellie is currently playing Miss Scarlett in the UK touring production of Cluedo 2 — The Next Chapter, which is based on the popular family board game.
The play, which is set in the swinging '60s, marks the follow-up to the 2022 stage production — which starred EastEnders actor Michelle Collins and Midsomer Murders star Daniel Casey.
"Cluedo 2 will keep audiences guessing right up to the final moments, and budding detectives of all ages, from 8 to 80 and beyond, can watch for the clues and unravel the secrets, as they try to work out whodunnit... with what... and where!" reads the synopsis for the show.
Strictly Come Dancing will return later this year on BBC One, while spin-off Strictly: It Takes Two airs on weeknights on BBC Two. Both shows are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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