Gogglebox celeb turns down spot on Strictly - because he doesn't want to steal co-star's thunder

Vito Coppola was branded 'outrageous' by one of his former Strictly Come Dancing co-stars - and we don't think they mean it in a bad way. It came after the dancer took to social media with a video of his hip-shaking moves which proved to work up a sweat.

Ellie Leach has told how she's 'so proud' of her Coronation Street co-star as she continues to carve out her own post-soap career. The actress shot to fame playing Faye Windass in the ITV soap, a role she held for more than a decade until her exit in early 2023.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin has marked his one year anniversary with his girlfriend Lauren Jaine.The 26 year old dancer celebrated their milestone with an Instagram carousel, sharing 10 pictures of them together during the past 12 months. The snaps included loved-up pics of the pair snuggled up in bed, kissing at Christmas in front of festive lights, enjoying a holiday together and them all dolled up for a glamorous event.

Amy Dowden has told fans she's 'still learning' as she continues to share updates from her sunny break. The Strictly Come Dancing star ditched the UK for Portugal over the weekend with her husband Ben Jones.

Ellie Leach has seemingly revealed the sweet way she'll continue to keep Vito Coppola close, particularly when he returns to Strictly Come Dancing this autumn with a new celebrity dance partner.

Gorka Marquez has shared his response to Giovanni Pernice's exit from Strictly Come Dancing as he was put on the spot during a live TV appearance. The dancer was quizzed alongside Karen Hauer as they appeared on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday (June 25).

Celebrity Gogglebox gives us the chance to get a glimpse inside the home lives of some huge stars as they settle down for a night in front of the telly - but all may not be as it seems after some of them have spilled their secrets on filming. Famous TV fans including Rylan and his mum Linda, Bobby and Jeff Brazier, Jane McDonald, Judi Love and Gyles Brandreth have been offering their opinions on the week's viewing in the current series of the popular Channel 4 show. But fans of the show might be surprised to learn that often, it isn't the celebrity's house we're seeing at all, as well as a host of other behind the scenes secrets that those who have taken part have revealed.

Vito Coppola has left his fans delighted as he revealed they'll be getting an extra dose of him on their TV screens this year. It was confirmed earlier this month that the dancer will be returning to Strictly Come Dancing this autumn.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola were awkwardly put on the spot when they were quizzed over Giovanni Pernice omission from this year's series.

Strictly Come Dancing stars have flooded Amy Dowden with messages after she wrote of her ‘shock’ at receiving an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list. The 33-year-old received the honour to recognise the work as an advocate and ambassador for Crohn’s and Colitis UK.

Giovanni Pernice has sent a message out to his fans after leaving Strictly Come Dancing, thanking the 'full house' who came to watch him and Anton Du Beke perform in the latest stop on their tour. The 33 year old dancer has faced a controversial past few months after actress Amanda Abbington, who was his celebrity partner on Strictly Come Dancing last year, left the show early and later claimed she suffered from PTSD.The BBC reportedly launched an internal investigation after receiving complaints from his previous celebrity dance partners and Giovanni denied any claims of "abusive or threatening behaviour".

Giovanni Pernice has finally spoken out after being dropped from Strictly Come Dancing, vowing to keep dancing despite the setback. The 33-year-old professional dancer has been embroiled in controversy for months following allegations about his behaviour during his latest stint on the BBC dance competition, all of which he has denied.

Giovanni Pernice has finally spoken out after being dropped from Strictly Come Dancing, defiantly continuing to dance. The 33 year old professional dancer has been embroiled in controversy for months following his latest appearance on the BBC dance show due to allegations about his behaviour, which he denied.

Vito Coppola was left emotional as he addressed he return to Strictly Come Dancing and fans said they 'couldn't be happier'. The dancer was confirmed as one of the 18 pros returning to the ballroom later this year.

Strictly Come Dancing returns later this year with a brand new line-up of celebrities, and apparently new rules too.The BBC are said to have launched a new duty of care package in the wake of the bullying allegations made against pro-dancer Giovanni Pernice. As first reported by The Sun, the BBC will include new measures to protect the 2024 celebrity contestants and professional dancers including on-call counsellors, cameras to film training, post-show therapy and even chaperones if requested by the stars.The BBC have also appointed a duty of care executive for the next 12 months.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin has confirmed that he will be returning to the hit BBC show when it airs this autumn.The BBC recently announced the line-up of professional dancers for the new season, confirming Amy Dowden, Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola as returning pros, On Tuesday, June 11, Celebrity Big Brother star Nikita, 26, confirmed his return with his 282,000 Instagram followers, writing: "ANNOUNCEMENT. I am thrilled to announce that I will be joining Strictly again for my 4th season!! Can’t wait for all the new and exciting things coming upppp [red heart emojis] @bbcstrictly." The dancer and choreographer's celeb pals and Strictly co-stars raced to the comments to congratulate him on the news.

Karen Hauer distracted fans as she revealed the news she'd be returning to Strictly Come Dancing and even asked herself 'who is that?' The dancer confirmed the news by sharing the first promo picture she ever took for the show back in 2012.

Debbie McGee has expressed her sorrow over Giovanni Pernice's departure from Strictly Come Dancing.The dynamic duo, who danced their way to third place in the 2017 series of the BBC show, captured the hearts of viewers with their stunning performances.Taking to social media, Debbie shared her feelings: "I'm heartbroken for @pernicegiovann1.". Reflecting on her time on Strictly, she added: "My memories of Strictly will always be happy and life changing. He nurtured me through my grief and gave me the confidence that I could do things I thought were beyond me." The BBC recently announced the line-up of professional dancers for the new season, confirming Amy Dowden, Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola as returning pros, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Dianne Buswell and her boyfriend, YouTuber Joe Sugg, have been spending quality time in Australia with her family, and on Tuesday 11 June she posted the latest photo of her family reunion, featuring Joe sweetly holding Dianne’s newborn nephew Roman. Dianne, who was born in Australia and appeared on Dancing with the Stars there before she came to the UK in 2017 to dance on Strictly, is visiting her home country to support her dad who is battling cancer.

Married at First Sight star, Ella Morgan, 29, has shared a public message of support for EastEnders star Bobby Brazier, 21, after the two were spotted ‘locking lips’ last month at the BAFTAs afterparty in May. A month after the ‘smooch’, it looks like the pair are still on good terms, as she posted a public message on his recent Instagram post. Bobby competed in Sunday’s Soccer Aid match at Stamford Bridge, which raised £106 million for Unicef.