BBC Strictly's Ellie Leach brands Vito Coppola 'dramatic' over injury claim as they address 'serious moment' in last week's dance
25.10.2023 - 22:37
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Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach has branded dance partner Vito Coppola 'the most dramatic' after viewers were left concerned that he'd suffered an injury during last week's show. It comes as the pair made an appearance on Wednesday night's It Takes Two and addressed the 'serious' moment they shared at the end of their week five paso doble.
During last Saturday's show, the favourites were heaped with praise after they pulled off a dramatic routine to Insomnia by Faithless, scoring their first 10 from judge Motsi Mabuse and a total of 37 points. But as they celebrated their scores, soap actress Ellie accidentally knocked her dance partner's face, leaving concerned host Claudia Winkleman to lean over and ask: "Are you ok?"
Vito clutched his face before giving a thumbs up to the camera and appearing to check his tooth. A worried Ellie, who played Faye Windass in ITV's Coronation Street, said: "Sorry, I've injured him again".
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Strictly fans took to social media to demand answers over the unexpected moment. @elle_ess tweeted: "I need to know, is Vito's tooth okay #Strictly." @MistletoeSprite added: "I'm sitting here worrying about Vito's tooth and if he's damaged a crown? #Strictly."
Today, Janette Manrara wasted no time in getting the answer viewers were after as she sat down to interview the pair on the BBC spin-off show. "We have a lot to talk about," she began. "I have one big question to ask first though - Vito, how is your tooth?"
Vito pointed to the inside of his lip as he began to explain his injury before