Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie and Vito issue joint statement after dodging romance probe

Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach has stunned her fans and followers as she was seen glamming up to mark the New Year - after being 'snapped back to reality' with her soap star cousin.

Amanda Abbington was not invited back by BBC bosses to perform at the Strictly Come Dancing finale, according to insiders.

Ellie Leach couldn't dampen her smiles as she was reunited with her best friend for a night out weeks after her Strictly Come Dancing win. It was only on December 16 that the actress was crowned this year's champion of the BBC One dance contest alongside Vito Coppola.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach appeared cheery as she gave fans an update concerning her dance partner Vito Coppola.

Piers Morgan has labelled Strictly Come Dancing 'unwatchable' and compared the BBC show to stinky cheese. Despite nearly ten million people tuning in to Saturday's finale, Piers wasn't one of them. He likened the popular show to smelly cheese and admitted he can't watch more than a few minutes before getting bored and switching off.The Uncensored presenter wouldn't have seen Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola win the Glitterball after beating Layton Williams and Nikita Kumzin, and Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell.

Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola has admitted to 'crying' as he responded to a heartfelt tribute penned to him from Ellie Leach. The pair are still riding the emotional wave as their journey on the BBC One dance contest came to a spectacular end.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach has declared her love for her co-star as she spoke to her fans and followers for the first time since winning the show. The Bury-born actress lifted the Glitterball trophy on Saturday night (December 16) alongside professional dance partner Vito Coppola.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have spotted the 'pure love' Vito Coppola has with one of his co-stars - and it's not Ellie Leach. The pair emerged victorious on Saturday night (December 16) in the final of the BBC One dance contest.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans were quick to note that one star was 'missing' from the final routine on Saturday night as all the celebrities of the 2023 series reunited for one last performance.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said it's 'not needed' as they made a complaint just seconds into the 2023 final. It was just Ellie Leach, Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier left in the competition as it reached its climax on Saturday night (December 16).

Amy Dowden has not been able to perform on Strictly Come Dancing this year as she underwent treatment for cancer. However, she reunited with her fellow professional dancers for an incredible opening routine in the final.The 33 year old joined finalists Nikita Kuzmin, Vito Coppola and Dianne Buswell, who are set to perform tonight with their respective celeb partners, Layton Williams, Ellie Leach and Bobby Brazier for a chance at winning the iconic Strictly glitter ball trophy. But it was Amy who made the grandest entry of all, looking stunning in a black and white maxi dress with a tulle skirt, black belt and a statement bow on the arm.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left in tears just moments into the grand finale as they spotted a very familiar face. The BBC One dance contest reached its climax on Saturday night (December 16) with the final three couples.

Ellie Leach was at a school friend's birthday sleepover when she discovered she had secured the part of Faye Windass on Coronation Street. Now 22, the Strictly Come Dancing finalist, from Audenshaw, has already experienced a career that most people could only dream about.

Vito Coppola is one of the newest faces on Strictly Come Dancing - but he already has an impressive pedigree on the show (and its international counterparts) that could take him all the way to the title with partner Ellie. Vito and Fleur East made it all the way to the final in 2022 and he's previously lifted the glitterball trophy on the Italian version of Strictly.

Bobby Brazier has made it all the way to the Strictly Come Dancing finals with the help of his professional dancing partner, Dianne Buswell. For the last few months, the 20 year old EastEnders actor has won the hearts of the Strictly judges and the nation, thanks to his top notch dancing skills, bubbly personality and cheeky smile.

Amanda Abbington has confirmed that she won't be returning for the Strictly Come Dancing final after leaving the competition early. The news will be disappointing for Strictly star Giovanni Pernice, who will now be left without a dance partner as the rest of the contestants return to the stage.

One of the biggest nights in the TV calendar is here - the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 final. It's set to be a dazzling night in the ballroom as, after 13 weeks, this year's winner will be announced.

No one has been prouder than Ellie Leach's mum Karen to see how her daughter has blossomed on the dancefloor of BBC Strictly Come Dancing. Her dance skills have amazed even the people closest to her - who had no idea she had such a talent.

Ellie Leach has said performing on Strictly Come Dancing has helped build her “self-confidence” by putting her out of her comfort zone. The former Coronation Street star, 22, will go up against actors Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier on Saturday night as they compete to win the glitterball trophy.

Vito Coppola has branded his Strictly Come Dancing partner Ellie Leach a 'warrior' as she opened up about how the show has 'changed' her. The pair have been going from strength to strength in the ballroom while also being subject to romance rumours out of it.