BBC Strictly's Ellie Leach in tears as she reunites with Vito Coppola ahead of 'statement' to fans
22.12.2023 - 15:35
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach got rather emotion as she paid tribute to her dance partner Vito Coppola one week on from them winning the Glitterball.
The pair, who are taking part in the Live tour, beat Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin and Dianne Buswell and Bobby Brazier in the grand finale and were named the winners.
Former Coronation Street star Ellie appeared on the iPlayer Instagram to talk about her time on Strictly, saying that Vito 'changed her life', writes The Mirror.
Tearing up, she said: "He has changed my life. I don't think that words can really describe how much he means to me."
The actress reposted the short clip to her Instagram page and jokingly tagged Vito to say: "Don't say I don't compliment you," while adding an eye roll emoji.
Vito then reposted her story and penned: "My heart is melting."
On Instagram, Ellie told fans that her and Vito would be taking part in a Instagram Live to interact with fans.
She said: "I just wanted to quickly pop on and say tomorrow me and mister Vito Coppola are going to do a little Instagram Live. I'm not sure time yet.
"I think it will probably be in the evening but if anyone wants to chat us, ask any questions, wants to know about anything about us, our Strictly journey, our plans over Christmas.
"I'll have a little hop on. I'll jump on again and what time tomorrow. But if your Friday night is free then please join us."
After winning the iconic Glitterball trophy Ellie gushed over Vito in an Instagram post - reigniting rumours that the pair's relationship is romantic.
Ellie wrote: "To the most wonderful partner i could have ever asked for. Words cannot describe how much love and admiration I have for you.
"When we first met I had an immediate calming feeling with