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.
12.11.2023 - 17:42 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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.
The former Coronation Street star and the Italian professional dancer have spent the last couple of weeks at the top of the leaderboard but slipped down by one on Saturday night (November 11). Wearing matching pink garments, they spun around during a rumba to True Colours by Cyndi Lauper.
They scored a total of 35 points from the judges and finished the night in second place behind actor Layton Williams and dance partner Nikita Kuzmin as they got a near-perfect score of 39 for their fast and emotional Argentine tango to Tattoo by Eurovision winner Loreen.
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But as well as their dancing, all eyes are on Ellie and Vito due to their rumoured 'romance'. Now, Ellie, 22, has opened up about her and Vito's partnership in the training room and in the ballroom. "We’ve got a really good relationship where we kind of know what the other needs," the actress told OK! Magazine. "Vito even lets me have power naps during training."
Before Strictly, Ellie was struggling. Her five-year relationship with boyfriend Reagan Pettman hit the rocks over cheating allegations, and at the same time she was written out of Corrie. But taking part in the competition has been doing wonders for her self-confidence.
"Self-confidence is something I’ve
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).
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Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola could win Strictly Come Dancing based on two factors, according to an expert. The actress and the professional dancer are set to perform in the quarter-finals of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night (December 2) with the Glitterball trophy now very much in sight.
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).
Katya Jones has told Strictly Come Dancing fans that she and Nigel Harman are 'under no illusion' as she spoke out on their progression into the next stage of the competition. The dancer and her actor dance partner found out they were in the quarter-finals on Sunday night (November 26).
Strictly Come Dancing celebrity Ellie Leach has introduced professional partner Vito Coppola to her family and they 'love' him. Currently taking the BBC ballroom by storm, the former Coronation Street actress and the Italian choreographer's chemistry and antics have fuelled romance rumours for weeks now. Having just busted out an Argentine Tango to Destiny's Child track Bills Bills Bills, the duo joined co-host Claudia Winkleman on the sofa.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left picking their jaws up from the floor as they were left flocking to comment about an 'insane' moment during Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola's performance.
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.
Strictly Come Dancing fans could be in for a shocker this weekend as it has been predicted that one of the show's favourites 'will be in the bottom two'. The BBC One dance contest continues on Saturday night (November 25) as the competition enters week ten.
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.
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.
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).