STRICTLY'S Ellie Leach revealed she had been crying as the live tour came to an end following her romance with Bobby Brazier.
The 22-year-old took to her Instagram story where she thanked fans for their support and reflected on the end of her Strictly journey.
In the video, Ellie said: "Hello everyone, just wanted to come on to catch up because I haven't been on (Instagram) that much and there's a lot to unfold.
"First of all, I just want to say thank you all so much for all your messages about the Strictly tour.
"I can't believe that in a couple of days it's going to be over.
"If I think about it too much I cry so I try not to think too much about the end.
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"But thank you all so much, I'm so glad that everyone who's been to see the show has enjoyed it.
"We have loved putting on a performance for you all every night."
The Strictly winner also expressed gratitude to her fans for supporting her theatre debut, adding in the video: "Thank you to everyone who's messaged to say congratulations about my new role which is Miss Scarlet in Cluedo 2.
"I am so so excited, It is my stage debut."
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The Sun recently revealed Bobby and Ellie have enjoyed a string of secret dates since the tour started.
Last week, the pair were spotted holding hands on the Strictly tour coach.
Ellie has been warned to “tread carefully” with her ladies' man boyfriend.
A source said: “Bobby is a nice, good-looking lad who’s obviously a big hit with the ladies.
“He and Ellie would make a great couple — but she should tread carefully.”