BBC Strictly Come Dancing couple 'put on an act' despite 'chemistry' - and it's not Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola

Strictly Come Dancing's Layton Williams has been flooded with messages branding his place in the dance-off as 'absurd' and 'outrageous' as he broke his silence on being saved. The actor and West End star drew gasps in the ballroom as it was revealed that he'd be dancing again for his place in the BBC One dance contest.

Strictly Come Dancing fans spotted the moment that 'exposed' that the results show isn't live - despite it being widely known amongst those who have avidly followed the show for years. The BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (November 25) with tears and standing ovations.

The cast and crew of Strictly Come Dancing have officially arrived home from Blackpool and the competition continues in the usual Elstree studio this weekend. Ellie Leach, Annabel Croft, Nigel Harman, Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier are the six celebrities still left in the competition.

One of Strictly Come Dancing's remaining couples are said to have 'taken their eyes off the ball' as fans shared their concern for the pair following the recent Blackpool spectacular.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left divided as some complained about a 'distracting' addition to the latest live show. It was the change viewers had been waiting for all series for as the seven remaining couples, the judges and the show's hosts ditched the usual Elstree studio.

One Strictly Come Dancing couple are said to be 'most compatible' and could lift the Glitterball trophy - due to their weaknesses. This weekend the BBC One dance contest is ditching the usual ballroom in the Elstree studio for somewhere even more iconic.

One of the remaining Strictly Come Dancing couples is said to be showing a 'real connection' thanks to an obvious clue. Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola are currently favourites to take home the Glitterball trophy this year as they continue to wow in the BBC One dance contest.

A Strictly Come Dancing pair have been described as having a 'tactile connection' - but it has been suggested they won't make the final. The end of the competition is still a good few weeks away and first, there's a certain trip to a seaside town on the cards.

One Strictly Come Dancing star is said to have become the 'underdog' of the competition as the show prepares to head to Blackpool. Last weekend's show came with extra pressure as no one wanted to miss out on the special week that sees the BBC One dance contest head to the North West.

Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola has given an insight into his partnership with Ellie Leach as the pair prepare for the show's famous trip to Blackpool. The pair made it through to week nine of the BBC One dance contest after impressing with their latest routine in the ballroom.

Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola has left fans gushing as he shared a public message to his celebrity dance partner Ellie Leach which ended up some simple advice.

Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach has branded her relationship with dance partner Vito Coppola 'really good' as she opened up about her time on the show and revealed her weight loss. The pair are currently going from strength to strength in the BBC One dance contest and are favourites to lift the Glitterball trophy.

Strictly Come Dancing fans only had their attention on two of the judges this weekend but for different reasons. The hit BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (November 11).

Strictly Come Dancing fans who couldn't wait until Sunday evening (November 12) to find out who was the latest couple to leave the competition have been left devastated. The hit BBC One dance show returned to screens on Saturday night (November 11) with a place in Blackpool at stake.

The competition has now officially pass the halfway mark - as the battle for the Glitterball trophy continues on Strictly Come Dancing. The eight remaining celebrity contestants and their professional dance partners will return to the ballroom on Saturday night (November 11) and nobody will be anting to go home.

One Strictly Come Dancing couple are said to be in a 'make or break situation' as they prepare to return to the ballroom. Annabel Croft and Johannes Radebe left the judges and viewers in tears last weekend with their emotional routine.

Strictly Come Dancing will continue this weekend as the competition ramps up. We have already hit the halfway mark as we wait to see who will be crowned the 2023 series winner.

They wowed the judges for weeks but after receiving some criticism from the judges and landing in the dreaded dance-off, Strictly Come Dancing pairing Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington are said to be 'slipping behind' their competition.

A Strictly Come Dancing couple “put on a convincing act” for their dance last weekend even though they do have a “deep rapport”, a body language expert said. Last Saturday’s live show saw former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach and her pro partner Vito Coppola dance their way to the top of the leaderboard with their American Smooth routine to Robbie Williams' version of Ain’t That A Kick In The Head.The couple, who have sparked romance rumours due to their undeniable chemistry, scored a near perfect 39 out of 40 - with judges Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas praising the 'final-worthy' performance.

Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola has taken to social media with a simple message to his 'baby' while wowing with a muscly selfie. The Italian dancer is currently in the midst of training for week eight of the BBC One dance contest after making it through to another week with Ellie Leach.