Ellie Leach cosies up to Vito Coppola for first TV appearance after Strictly romance confirmed

Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach has shared her excitement as she broke her silence on making it through to another week in the BBC One dance contest. The actress said she 'can't wait' as she reacted to her dance partner Vito Coppola's lengthy message on Monday (November 27).

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.

Things were heating up during BBC's Strictly Come Dancing as Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola appeared to almost kiss during their routine on Saturday night. The fiery couple have been riding high in the competition so far, with former Coronation Street star Ellie showcasing her impeccable moves on the dance floor. Away from the show, fans have been speculating over their relationship, with many fans commenting on their undeniable chemistry.

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.

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola opened up about their relationship, as Ellie shared that trust has been a key part of their partnership.The pair have proved fan-favourites on this year's Strictly Come Dancing, and have even been the subject of romance rumours in recent weeks - something neither of them has confirmed nor denied. Discussing their dance partnership with Lorraine Kelly on Tuesday's Lorraine, 21 November, Ellie revealed she trusts Vito completely, as she explained: "Every week, even when we've got lifts and stuff, Vito just says to be 'do this' and I just say 'okay.' "Because he's the professional, he knows exactly what he's doing and we've been dancing together for weeks now and you do have to trust each other to be able to put on a performance.

Strictly's Vito Coppola has a colourful love life - rumours about Helen Skelton, an affair with a co-star and a possible 'romance' with his current dance partner, Ellie Leach. Vito joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2022 after being on the Italian version where he had a fling with his co-star. The talented dancer, 31, born in Naples, is currently causing a stir with Coronation Street star Ellie, 22.

Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola has given an insight into his partnership with Ellie Leach as the pair prepare for the show's famous trip to Blackpool. The pair made it through to week nine of the BBC One dance contest after impressing with their latest routine in the ballroom.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach says Vito Coppola is "part of her family" as romance rumours heat up.The Coronation Street star, 22, and Italian pro dancer, 31, have had tongues wagging ever since their first dance on the show, with many fans commenting on their undeniable chemistry. Earlier this month, former contestant Amanda Abbington appeared to confirm the pair were dating when she referred to them as "the most beautiful couple" on Instagram. Ellie and Vito have yet to confirm or deny they are in a relationship, but now the actress has revealed the dancer has been to her house 'several times for tea' and loves her mum's cooking.

Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola has left fans gushing as he shared a public message to his celebrity dance partner Ellie Leach which ended up some simple advice.

As romance rumours swirl, Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola performed another dazzling routine on Strictly Come Dancing. While the judges had nothing but good things to say and the pair scored 35 points, it was Vito's message to Ellie at the end of their routine which may have caught viewers' attention.The pair danced the Rumba to True Colours by Cyndi Lauper and Ellie looked incredible in a short pink and purple dress while Vito performed with his shirt open. As they came to the end of the intense routine, the professional pulled in the actress and hugged her before kissing her on the cheek.

Ellie Leach, the star of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, lives in a stylish home that's all white and grey. She's currently impressing fans with her dance moves and her chemistry with partner Vito Coppola, but what about her life when the cameras aren't rolling? The 22 year old actress became famous for her role as Faye Windass on Coronation Street. She left the show earlier this year after being a part of it for 12 years.

Coronation Street's Ellie Leach split from boyfriend Reagan Pettman earlier this year but has since moved on with professional dance partner Vito Coppola.The Strictly Come Dancing star ended her relationship with Reagan in May amid cheating claims. Ellie and Reagan were together for five years, and it's believed she joined Strictly to help mend her broken heart. Now, her dance partner Vito Coppola, 31, seems to be bringing out the best in her as Ellie told The Mirror how Vito is helping boost her confidence.

Strictly Come Dancing couple Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have had viewers swooning with their undeniable chemistry but the pro dancer's rendition of a Ronan Keating song has been what's caught fans attention this week. Vito shared a 'beautiful' moment with fellow professional dancer Lauren Oakley as the duo belted their hearts out to When You Say Nothing At All by Ronan Keating.

Ellie Leach caused a distraction when her Strictly Come Dancing partner Vito Coppola enjoyed a 'beautiful' moment with another of their co-stars. The dancing pair have been creating quite the stir, becoming the subject of romance rumours as they wow in the ballroom.

Strictly Come Dancing duo Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have been surrounded by romance rumours in recent weeks, and it appears that Vito, 31, may have just confirmed these to be true. Following a day of rehearsals for Saturday's Strictly, Vito shared a black-and-white photo of himself looking rather tired, to which he added the text: "Just finished another day of rehearsal!!! "Well done to my baby @ellielouiseleach" he finished, with some taking the term of endearment to mean a confirmation of the the rumoured romance.

Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola has taken to social media with a simple message to his 'baby' while wowing with a muscly selfie. The Italian dancer is currently in the midst of training for week eight of the BBC One dance contest after making it through to another week with Ellie Leach.

Ever since Strictly Come Dancing partnered Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach, 22, and pro dancer Vito Coppola, 31, for the 2023 series, fans have been quick to notice an evolving and often electric chemistry between the pair.The talented duo, who have topped the leaderboard twice in recent weeks, are among one of the strongest contenders to win the show and lift the Glitterball trophy thanks to their impressive dance moves and clear bond. However, viewers at home are convinced that romance may have already blossomed between the pair, with former contestant Amanda Abbington, who left the show last month, even hinting that this was the case as she referred to the pair as a “beautiful couple” at the weekend.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola made an appearance on Monday night's It Takes Two amid continued rumours of a romance between the pair. During their appearance on the Strictly companion show, Ellie, 22, and Vito, 31, could be seen both sporting black turtle-neck jumpers, something which did not escape the notice of eagle-eyed viewers at home, with some taking to social media to comment on the matching attire Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one wrote: "Think Ellie & Vito must have texted each other. More or less dressed the same #Ittakestwo #Strictly." "Ellie and Vito in their adorable matching outfits again #Strictly #ITT" observed another viewer.

Strictly stars Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have been pictured together for the first time since their rumoured relationship was confirmed. The pair put on a cosy display as they left their Strictly Come Dancing rehearsal in London following a gruelling nine-hour workday. The 22 year old Coronation Street actress and 31 year old professional dancer impressed judges over the weekend with their stunning ballroom dance, landing them at the top of the leaderboard and ever closer to the final.

A Strictly Come Dancing couple are said to have 'put on an act' as they returned to the ballroom this weekend, despite having 'chemistry' - and it's not current favourites Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola. There are now eight remaining couples in the competition as it surpassed the halfway mark.