BBC Strictly Come Dancing couple show 'real connection' with obvious clue amid romance rumours

Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola has said he's 'in love' as his hidden message to Ellie Leach was uncovered - but it might not be exactly what it seems. The dancer was seen in the ballroom over the weekend alongside his former Coronation Street star dance partner after making it through to the quarter-finals.

Strictly Come Dancing fans reckon Giovanni Pernice might be eyeing up a new role on the show, after his performance on Saturday night, 3 December.The Italian dancer hasn't been competing in the 2023 series of the BBC One dance contest for weeks, having had to pull out of the competition with celebrity dance partner Amanda Abbington. The actress initially withdrew from one of the live shows due to 'medical reasons' before it was announced she would be leaving the show altogether due to 'personal reasons'.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left saying 'good job' as Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola caused a bit of a divide as they opened Musicals week. It was all about the razzle-dazzle of the stage on Saturday night (December 2) as the BBC One dance contest returned to screens for the quarter-finals.

We're now only a couple of weeks away from the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 final but first, there's the small matter of the quater-finals for the remaining couples to contend with.

While the remaining Strictly Come Dancing couples will be hoping to impress this week, they may want to reconsider taking the top spot on the leaderboard. The 2023 run of the BBC One dance contest reaches the quarter-final stages on Saturday night (December 2).

One of the remaining Strictly Come Dancing couples has been dealt a huge blow ahead of this week's show - as it has been claimed they 'won't make the final'. This weekend the BBC One dance contest enters week eleven which is not only the quarter-finals, but also the much-loved Musicals week. And the final five couples are ready to take to the dancefloor in the hope of impressing the judges and the voting public before the semi-finalists are revealed with the Glitterball trophy now well and truly in sight.

One of the remaining Strictly Come Dancing couples has been dealt a blow - as it has been claimed they 'won't make the final'. This weekend the BBC One dance contest enters week eleven which is not only the quarter-finals but also the much-loved Musicals week.

Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola gave an insight into how hard he and Ellie Leach are training for the quarter-finals after the pair shared 'love' remarks. The Italian dancer took to his Instagram Story to offer the update hours after they had appeared on It Takes Two.

Bobby Brazier has given fans a sneaky glimpse at his upcoming Strictly Come Dancing routine - and he was certainly giving off Patrick Swayze vibes. The EastEnders star and his professional dance partner Dianne Buswell are currently preparing for the quarter-finals of the BBC One dance contest.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has told how she was rushed to hospital amid a 'never-ended health nightmare'. The dancer recently marked the end of her chemotherapy treatment by emotional ringing the bell months after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Ellie Leach has told her fans 'you're not alone' as she offered a personal update amid her busy training schedule with Vito Coppola. The former Coronation Street actress is currently working hard for another week competing on Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said they're 'so bored' as they shared a mixed reaction to the song and dance choices for Musicals week. The razzle-dazzle of the stage will be coming to the Elstree studio ballroom when the BBC One dance contest returns on Saturday (December 2).

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have hit out at the show's judges claiming their comments and scores 'don't match'. Fans were left reeling at the marking during tonight's show as some complained the judging panel were 'overmarking' certain contestants.

It has been suggested that one Strictly Come Dancing couple 'will make it to the final' after a 'passionate' detail between the pair was spotted. There are six couples still in the competition as the BBC One dance contest enters week ten on Saturday night (November 25).

Fans have been rushing to respond as Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola shared a fresh insight into his relationship with Ellie Leach as he told of their 'words'. The Italian dancer is preparing for week ten of the BBC One dance contest alongside his celebrity dance partner.

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.

A Strictly Come Dancing couple are starting to show 'cracks' and are said not to 'have long' left in the competition - or so their body language suggests. Saturday night (November 18) is a special point in the series as the remaining seven couples as well as the judges, hosts and crew have headed to Blackpool.

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.

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.

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.