A woman from Bury has been named as the winner of Strictly Come Dancing.

Two people from the area made it to the final.

But Ellie Leach, known for her role as Faye Windass in Coronation Street, was named as the winner.

She danced with Vito Coppola who won it for the first time.

Speaking after the victory she said: "I actually genuinely cannot believe it."

She said of her dance partner: "For the first time you are crying more than me.

"This is for you."

Layton Williams, known for his role as Stephen Carmichael in Bad Education, also made it to the final.

Judge Motsi Mabuse said the was "one of the best Strictly finals ever". 

After all nine dances and the judge's scores, it was down to the public's vote as to who would be crowned Strictly Come Dancing 2023 champions.

After the public vote, Ellie Leach was announced as the winner of the Strictly Come Dancing 2023.