The Coronation Street actor flew to the top of the leaderboard. <\/p>
What a brilliant performance it was for Strictly Come Dancin<\/a>g\u2019s Ellie Leach<\/a>, as she soared to the top of the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 leaderboard<\/a> with an impressive 31 point for hers and Vito Coppola<\/a>\u2018s foxtrot to Perfect by Fairground Attraction.<\/p>\n The dance moved the Strictly judges<\/a> so much, Motsi Mabuse found herself on her feet as she cheered on the Coronation Street star.<\/p>\n Following the performances, the judges heaped praise on the 22-year-old with Motsi praising the characterisation of the dance.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m slowly falling in love with you, beautiful frame and posture, musicality and storytelling good but needs consistency,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cHeel turns, swing, soft knees, nice connection, on a good track,\u201d Shirley added.<\/p>\n Sharing the same sentiment, Anton said: \u201cIt was bright and lyrical, felt natural, just marvellous.\u201d<\/p>\n And it was rave reviews all around as Craig Revel Horwood, who we all know can be a little bit harsher on the contestants, admitted: \u201cI absolutely loved it!\u201d<\/p> Ellie has had a brilliant start to her Strictly journey, finishing in joint second place on the leaderboard in Week 1 for a Jive to Can\u2019t Tame Her by Zara Larsson.<\/p>\n This week she surpassed Strictly favourite Bobby Brazier<\/a> and former top spot holder Nigel Harman<\/a>.<\/p>\n Of course we\u2019ll have to wait for the Strictly Come Dancing vote<\/a> to open to find out whether she\u2019ll be saved from the dreaded dance off, but with her current score she\u2019s in a very good position.<\/p> \n