Ellie Leach has confirmed the status of her 'relationship' with Vito Coppola after he told her he was 'going nowhere' when their Strictly Come Dancing journey comes to an end. The pair have been subject to romance rumours for months after being partnered in the BBC One dance contest last year.
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach stuns fans after being 'snapped back to reality' alongside soap star cousin
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Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach has stunned her fans and followers as she was seen glamming up to mark the New Year - after being 'snapped back to reality' with her soap star cousin.
The actress has been able to take it easy over the festive season after emerging victorious in the BBC One dance contest. Ellie spent three months learning how to dance and performing live every Saturday night alongside professional dance partner Vito Coppola before making it to the show's final.
The pair faced fellow finalists Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin and Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell in the grand finale on December 16 which saw all three couples perform three times each. While they received the judges comments and scores, the final result came down to the public vote.
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And the vote later revealed that after all nine performances, it was former Coronation Street star Ellie and Italian professional dancer Vito who had emerged victorious. The pair also made history as Ellie, at the age of 22, is now the youngest-ever winner of the hit dance competition.
Since then, Ellie and Vito have parted ways as he headed back to Italy and she returned home to Manchester to enjoy the Christmas and New Year period before they're reunited very soon for the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour which kicks off this month (January) and will head to arenas around the country.
Before then though, Ellie pulled out all the glamourous stops on New Year's Eve as she celebrated the end of an incredible year that saw her make the big decision to leave the
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19.01.2024 / 11:41
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Janette Manrara says 'thank God' after family decision as she goes 'full circle'
Janette Manrara has said 'thank God for FaceTime' as she's facing her longest stint away from her daughter since her arrival last summer. The presenter is set to travel up and down the country as the host of the Strictly Come Dancing live tour.
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18.01.2024 / 12:03
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans issue three-word demand after Vito Coppola's 'backstage moment' with Ellie Leach
Strictly Come Dancing fans have issued Vito Coppola with a demand as he shared a throwback 'backstage moment' with Ellie Leach. The pair are currently reunited after winning the BBC One dance contest back in December.
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17.01.2024 / 13:43
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola's two-word comment as he leaves fans saying 'never' over Ellie Leach
Vito Coppola's two-word comment has got fans rushing to respond as he reminded them of one of his and Ellie Leach's many brilliant routines from Strictly Come Dancing 2023. The pair are currently reunited as they prepare for the show's huge live tour which kicks off this week.
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17.01.2024 / 11:59
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Janette Manrara 'sheds tears' as she prepares for 'tough days' in family move
Janette Manrara has told how she was left 'shedding tears' as she opened up about a tough family move. The Strictly Come Dancing star is hitting the road this month and next as the host of the show's live tour.
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16.01.2024 / 12:07
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach branded 'fit' by co-star - and it's not Vito Coppola
Ellie Leach has been flooded with compliments as she took to social media with a string of snaps. The Strictly Come Dancing winner was looking back over her time in the BBC One dance contest but not at her dances.
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09.01.2024 / 17:02
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola look closer than ever as they share same three-word reunion comment
Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola looked closer than ever despite spending weeks apart as they were reunited in the training room. The Strictly Come Dancing winners weren't in the room where they spent 13 weeks training for the BBC One dance contest.
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09.01.2024 / 14:43
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans make same Dianne Buswell comment as she shares first look at reunion and told 'you're going to jail'
Strictly Come Dancing fans have been making the same comment about Dianne Buswell as she shared the first glimpse of the reunion between the show's professional stars. It's an exciting time for the stars of the BBC One dance contest as they prepare to head out on the live tour.
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09.01.2024 / 14:35
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Annabel Croft says 'it's official' as she gets new dance partner after Johannes Radebe split
Strictly Come Dancing star Annabel Croft has told fans 'it's official' as she's seen in a new partnership after splitting from Johannes Radebe. The former tennis ace has been seperated from her dance partner, with whom she created a special friendship, for the show's live tour.
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08.01.2024 / 16:56
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez's three-word baby remark to Dianne Buswell as she sends 'begins' message
Gorka Marquez couldn't help but respond as his Strictly Come Dancing co-star Dianne Buswell enjoyed some baby snuggles before getting back to work. The dancer will soon be heading around the country with celebrity dance partner Bobby Brazier on the show's live tour.
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29.12.2023 / 11:05
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice thrills fans with 'best news' as he makes 'exciting' announcement weeks after series ended
Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has thrilled fans by sharing the 'best news' with his fans and followers weeks after the latest series came to an end. The dancer appeared during the final of the BBC One dance contest earlier this month following his unexpected exit from the 2023 series.
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29.12.2023 / 09:55
BBC Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach all smiles as she's seen weeks after win
Ellie Leach couldn't dampen her smiles as she was reunited with her best friend for a night out weeks after her Strictly Come Dancing win. It was only on December 16 that the actress was crowned this year's champion of the BBC One dance contest alongside Vito Coppola.
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25.12.2023 / 18:27
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans make demand after Danny Cipriani stuns in Santa outfit during festive special
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23.12.2023 / 21:06
BBC Strictly Come Dancing 'feud' comes to light as Bobby Brazier unfollows co-stars
Strictly Come Dancing's Bobby Brazier is in the middle of a 'secret feud' after it was noticed he's not following some co-stars on social media. Just one week on since the show's conclusion, eagle eyed fans noticed that the 20 year old actor from EastEnders didn't click follow for Les Dennis, Nikita Kanda, and Nigel Harman.
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19.12.2023 / 09:29
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans support Layton Williams as he sends 'happily' message to Ellie Leach
Layton Williams has been flooded with support from fans after he was spotted sending a public message to Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach. The actor and West End star made it to the final of the BBC One dance contest with the former Coronation Street star on Saturday (December 16).
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19.12.2023 / 09:29
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola 'crying' as he tells Ellie Leach 'I didn't' over tribute
Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola has admitted to 'crying' as he responded to a heartfelt tribute penned to him from Ellie Leach. The pair are still riding the emotional wave as their journey on the BBC One dance contest came to a spectacular end.
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19.12.2023 / 06:05
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach declares love for co-star in gushing tribute after addressing romance
Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach has declared her love for her co-star as she spoke to her fans and followers for the first time since winning the show. The Bury-born actress lifted the Glitterball trophy on Saturday night (December 16) alongside professional dance partner Vito Coppola.
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18.12.2023 / 10:51
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans spot Vito Coppola's 'pure love' with co-star - and it's not Ellie Leach
Strictly Come Dancing fans have spotted the 'pure love' Vito Coppola has with one of his co-stars - and it's not Ellie Leach. The pair emerged victorious on Saturday night (December 16) in the final of the BBC One dance contest.
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17.12.2023 / 19:35
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans spot one star 'missing' from final group routine
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans were quick to note that one star was 'missing' from the final routine on Saturday night as all the celebrities of the 2023 series reunited for one last performance.
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17.12.2023 / 09:49
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach whispers four-word message to partner Vito after win
Ellie Leach was crowned the winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 alongside professional dancer Vito Coppola, and she had a sweet message for her dance partner after they lifted the Glitterball trophy. Ex-Coronation Street actress Ellie, 22, was completely stunned when Tess Daly, 54, and Claudia Winkelman, 51, announced she'd won, while Vito, 31, was immediately overcome with emotion and broke down in tears.