Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola appeared to be closer than ever on Wednesday as the Strictly Come Dancing finalists posed with the iconic Glitterball trophy ahead of this weekend's finale where they will battle it out for the 2023 winning title.
25.11.2023 - 16:53 / ok.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing fans reckon they've figured out who'll be facing the dance-off this Sunday (November 26). Last week, Angela Rippon and her partner Kai Widdrington were sent packing, leaving six couples to battle it out on tonight's show (November 25). EastEnders' Bobby Brazier and his partner Dianne Buswell will be performing their Couple's Choice to This Woman's Work by Maxwell.
Meanwhile, ex-Corrie star Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola, who just missed out on a perfect score last week, are set to perform an intense Argentine Tango. Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin, who also scored a whopping 39 points, will be dancing the American Smooth to It's Oh So Quiet by Bjork. Angela Scanlon and Carlos Gu are set to Cha-cha to Gloria Gaynor's I Will Survive.
Casualty's Nigel Harman and Katya Jones will be performing the Rumba to Celine Dion's It's All Coming Back to Me Now, while Annabel Croft and Johannes Radebe are taking on the Paso Doble. Fans reckon that ex-EastEnders star Nigel might be the one to face the dance-off based on the routine choices. A few weeks back, fans correctly predicted that former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas would be eliminated after his Rumba performance.
The Rumba is notoriously tricky, with no celebrity yet to receive a perfect 40 for the dance in the show's 19-year history.
Presenter Claudia Winkleman has also pointed out that the routine is particularly tricky for male celebrities. Following some harsh comments from the judges last weekend, fans have speculated Nigel is being "pushed out" by bosses in week 10. Sharing their thoughts online, one person wrote: "Rumba for males is always harder.
Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola appeared to be closer than ever on Wednesday as the Strictly Come Dancing finalists posed with the iconic Glitterball trophy ahead of this weekend's finale where they will battle it out for the 2023 winning title.
One of the remaining Strictly Come Dancing couples is said to be displaying a ‘telepathic connection’ that could guarantee their win this weekend. Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola will battle it out on the dance floor to be named the show’s 2023 champions.
Craig Revel Horwood disagreed with his fellow judges at the Strictly Come Dancing semi-final as he opted to save Annabel Croft over Bobby Brazier - despite judges Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas voting in favour of saving the latter. Craig, 58, was the third judge to vote, leaving head judge Shirley, 62, to cast the deciding vote.
Strictly Come Dancing's 2023 finalists have been confirmed after a sad final exit. It's been 12 weeks since 14 celebrities first appeared in the ballroom after signing up for this year's run of the BBC One dance contest.
Craig Revel Horwood went against his fellow judges during the latest Strictly Come Dancing results - after fans claimed to spot his 'dislike' with one of the show's couples. It was a crucial night in the ballroom on Saturday night (December 9) as there were three places in the final at stake.
Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams slammed so-called 'fans' of the show before it was revealed he had made it through to the final. The actor and West End star had another amazing weekend in the ballroom with dance partner Nikita Kuzmin.
According to Strictly Come Dancing fans, 'tension' between the judges and one of the celebrity contestants has been 'confirmed' after a telling comment from Motis Mabuse. It was the semi-final of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night (December 9) and the remaining four couples performed twice for the judges and the voting public watching at home
Strictly Come Dancing fans have said someone 'should go to prison' as they complained about the choice of dance for Annabel Croft. The tennis ace made it to the semi-final of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night (December 9) with dance partner Johannes Radebe.
The two couples who will go 'head-to-head' in the Strictly Come Dancing final have been named - according to their body language. There are currently four celebrities and their professional dance partners left in the competition instead of the usual five.
Nikita Kuzmin appeared emotional as he looked back at his recent appearance in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom. It was a special night for the Ukrainian dancer and his celebrity dance partner Layton Williams on Saturday night (December 2) as they performed in the quarter-finals.
Strictly Come Dancing fans wasted no time in commenting as they were stunned by Tess Daly's change during the latest results show. The presenter was back on screens on Sunday night (December 3) alongside Claudia Winkleman despite there being no dance-off.
Strictly Come Dancing fans tuned into the latest live results show on Sunday night, 3 December, despite there being no elimination. Fans of the BBC’s celebrity dance show were devastated for former EastEnders actor Nigel Harman, after he quit due to injury, but took to social media platform X to question the show’s decision to put presenter Tess Daly on the sofa with Claudia Winkleman.
Baffled Strictly Come Dancing fans were left asking 'what's the point' after Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman confirmed details about the usual results show. It was all change this weekend after an unexpected exit from the BBC One dance contest - and not because of the dreaded dance-off.
Some Strictly Come Dancing were united in their 'hate' as they told producers of the show what they 'need' during a bit of a different quarter-final. It was supposed to be crunch time in the ballroom on Saturday night (December 2) with the couples competing for a place in the semi-finals.
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 fans were reduced to tears following Angela Scanlon and Carlos Gu's exit from the BBC One show on Sunday, 26 November.TV presenter Angela, 39, and Strictly pro Carlos, 30, faced Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin the dance-off after the results of the public vote were revealed. Judges Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke opted to save Layton and Nikita, meaning Angela and Carlos were sadly eliminated from the competition. The pair's exit proved to be hugely emotional, with fans spotting Carlos breaking down in tears as he and Angela took to the dance floor one final time.
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 have been quick to back Shirley Ballas they fumed over the show's latest 'wrong decision'. As the final weeks of the BBC One dance contest's 2023 run approach, the couples have been whittled down and led to a surprise dance-off on Sunday night (November 26).
Strictly Come Dancing fans were left "screaming" on Saturday night after Vito Coppola made a saucy comment to his dance partner Ellie Leach, fueling more romance rumours. The professional dancer, 31, and Coronation Street star, 22, have been the subject of romance rumours in recent weeks with their undeniable chemistry both on and off the dance floor.
Fans of Strictly Come Dancing said they 'felt sick' as the results show began on Sunday night (Nov 19). The BBC One dance programme was hit with complaints just seconds in as viewers tuned in to learn the fate of remaining couples.