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Ellie Leach Joins The Good Ship Murder in First Screen Role Since Coronation Street Exit

Her Instagram reveal introduces a 'sassy' new character ahead of the Channel 5 drama's 9pm Tuesday broadcast.

Overview

  • Leach will appear as Mimi McQuinn, a part she describes as very sassy, giving boss, and challenging because the character can be quite rude.
  • The casting was announced in a video shared on her Instagram and Channel 5's account, marking her on-screen acting return.
  • The Good Ship Murder returns on Tuesday at 9pm on Channel 5 as the series resumes with new episodes.
  • Industry colleagues including Colson Smith and Angela Scanlon posted public congratulations in response to her announcement.
  • After leaving Coronation Street in 2023, Leach won Strictly Come Dancing and took a stage role in the Cluedo 2 tour before this TV comeback.