Coronation Street star Ellie Leach looked completely different from her character Faye Windass as she headed off on a night out with friends. Ellie's character has been feeling far from glam recently while going through an early menopause at 20.
Her troubles haven't been helped by her supportive boyfriend Craig Tinker's fussing. Despite trying to do the right thing he had Faye fuming when he asked her boss Carla Connor not to put Faye under pressure at work.
He then left her distraught by presenting her with a special nightie designed to keep her cool and improve her sleep. Thinking Craig didn't see her as desirable anymore she made a move on her shocked neighbour Michael Bailey.
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Thankfully Faye and Craig patched things up and the secret that she tried to kiss Michael is safe, for now. Away from the Corrie drama Ellie, who has played Faye since 2011, looked radiant and relaxed as she posed with a pal for photos shared on her Instagram.
She wrote "My sister forever" as the pair sported coordinating colourful outfits. Ellie, 21, from Bury, wore a zesty lemon yellow top with blue jeans. She added more colour with a cute bubblegum pink mini bag and hot pink heels.
Ellie tied the look together with a multi-coloured scarf tied through her belt loop. The soap favourite wore her dark brunette tresses loose around her shoulders and added to her summery glow with bronzed cheeks.
Her friend chose a pink and green check top teamed with matching lime green trousers finished with pink open-toe heels matching Ellie's bag. In a nod to their fruity ensembles Ellie shared an emoji of a watermelon.
Last month Ellie
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