Ellie Leach reveals plans to follow in former co-star Michelle Keegan’s footsteps after Strictly win

STRICTLY winner Ellie Leach said she would happily follow in former Corrie co-star Michelle Keegan's footsteps after her huge Netflix success.

TV star Ellie - who has already had success on the ITV soap and the BBC dance competition - is set to make her stage acting debut in Cluedo 2 later this year.

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But the actress, 22, said she would never rule out pursuing a career stateside, especially after The Sun revealed that Michelle is poised to bag a multi-million-pound deal from Netflix that could see her crack America.

It comes off the back of the success of drama Fool Me Once — the streamer’s No1 TV series in the UK and the US.

Speaking exclusively to The Sun about a possible career in the US, Ellie said: "It [Fool Me Once] was amazing, it was so good.

"I don't put too much pressure on what I want because I just want things to happen so naturally but it would be amazing.

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"Any career experience would be incredible.

"I'm just really excited to see what happens in the future."

Michelle's series was based on Harlan Coben’s novel — as ex-Army pilot Maya Stern struggling to cope with the death of husband Joe, played by The Hobbit star Richard Armitage.

An insider said of Stockport-born Michelle, who made her name as Corrie’s Tina McIntyre: “She’s proved you don’t have to be the stereotypical plum-voiced leading lady to appeal to an international audience.

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“Michelle offers something different, but with all the charm, glamour and sex appeal that makes her one of Britain’s most exciting acting exports.

“America is seen as a market where they believe she could make the greatest impact.”

The insider added: “With so many rival streamers eyeing Michelle up now, it’s a no-brainer for Netflix to sign her.

"But they’re likely to have to offer her a six-figure sum to keep her for multiple projects.”

Last night Corrie favourite Ellie opened up about her romance with Strictly co-star Bobby Brazier.

She exclusively told The Sun: “We’re all on tour together, it’s been really nice to actually spend time with each other.

" During the show, you’re with your partner all the time really and you don’t really get to see any of the other pros or the celebrities.

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