Strictly's Bobby Brazier and Ellie Leach 'SPLIT following short-lived romance after the soap stars discovered the real reason their relationship wouldn't last'

Bobby Brazier and Ellie Leach have reportedly ended their whirlwind relationship. Bobby and Ellie first sparked dating rumours during Strictly Come Dancing in December and grew closer during the BBC show's tour in January to February. However as Bobby returns to his character Freddie Slater in the BBC soap and is reportedly exploring a potential career in Hollywood, Ellie is currently touring UK theatres in the Cluedo stage production. Bobby Brazier and Ellie Leach have reportedly ended their whirlwind romance The former Coronation Street actress, 23, and the EastEnders actor, 20, have decided to split as their busy lives are going in different directions 'That gave them space to think about the future, which is likely to take them in very different directions over the coming year or two. Bobby and Ellie first sparked dating rumours during Strictly Come Dancing in December and grew closer during the BBC show's tour in January to February However as Bobby returns to his character Freddie Slater in the BBC soap and is reportedly exploring a potential career in Hollywood, Ellie is currently touring UK theatres in the Cluedo stage production A TV insider said: 'They decided the best thing to do was quit while they were ahead and while they were still pals, because they both really cherish the friendship they have' The couple made their first public appearance together in February at the Hadestown play press night at the Lyric Theatre in London.