Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach seen begging for sympathy from Vito Coppola and says 'I just wish'

Strictly professional Giovanni Pernice has publicly snubbed Amanda Abbington after she made a statement to say she quit the BBC show.

A Strictly Come Dancing favourite is making his much-anticipated return to the BBC dance contest next week for its spin-off show It Takes Two. Fans will be delighted to see Kevin Clifton, 41, make an appearance on the programme, which comes almost four years after he quit the main show.

Strictly Come Dancing's Zara McDermott has told fans she 'let herself down' after ending up in the dance-off for the second time. The BBC dance contest returned this weekend for its fifth week which saw 11 of the 12 remaining couples take to the ballroom to compete for their spot on the show.

Romance rumours have sparked for one Strictly Come Dancing duo after sharing a passionate on screen kiss.

Strictly Come Dancing fans are demanding an 'update' after they expressed concern over one of the show's professional dancers. There was excitement all around on Saturday night (October 21) for Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola as they arguably pulled off their best dance to date.

Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach has sparked new romance rumours with her professional dance partner Vito Coppola after they shared an affectionate kiss at the end of their dance routine. Ellie and Vito delighted audiences with a mesmerising Paso Doble to Insomnia by Faithless which scored them 37 points.

An actress has pulled out of the Strictly Come Dancing live show on Saturday night “due to medical reasons”. Former Strictly professional Janette Manrara announced the news on BBC Two spin-off show It Takes Two, telling the audience “we have some breaking news” that Amanda Abbington would not be taking part in the episode.

Adam Thomas was reportedly 'banned' from entering the Strictly studios to rehearse after he was struck down with winter flu. Strictly Come Dancing bosses are said to be terrified that the illness will spread amongst its cast and crew, which could throw the show into jeopardy. Former Emmerdale star Adam, 35, took to Instagram on Tuesday evening to share an update with his one million followers and sadly said he's currently sick.

The couple 'most likely to win' Strictly Come Dancing this year has been named - according to their body language. Week five of the BBC One dance contest is fast approaching and wills see the 12 remaining couples return to the ballroom following the recent exit of Paralympic champion Jody Cundy.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have left fans both confused and amazed as they gave them a glimpse into their training room antics. It was actually an emotional weekend for Ellie as she competed in week four of the BBC One dance contest.

Laura Anderson has set her sights on Strictly Come Dancing after sharing a video to Instagram where she busted a move for her daughter.

A brand new 'Strictly curse' is rumoured to be taking over London's Elstree Studio, which has resulted in an outpouring of complaints from viewers at home. On Saturday night, Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach and her professional partner Vito Coppola pulled out all the stops to give their audience a performance they'd never forget, as they opened the show with a high-energy Salsa.

Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach has spoken out after she made it through to another week in the competition following an emotional appearance in the ballroom. The actress and her dance partner Vito Coppola were among the 13 couples who performed during week four of the competition on Saturday night (October 14).

Strictly Come Dancing fans couldn't help but trigger an age-old debate relating to the hit dance show as the latest results were revealed. Week four of the BBC One competition saw Layton Williams smash this year's record by achieving the highest score of the series so far.

Beverley Knight has spoken out after she was hit with accusations following her performance on Strictly Come Dancing. The singer was seen putting on a dramatic performance in the ballroom on Sunday night (October 15) during the dance contest's results show.

Jody Cundy CBE and Jowita Przystal have become the latest pair to leave Strictly Come Dancing. The couple were axed after Eddie Kadi and Karen Hauer were saved by judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and Shirley Ballas.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said they were 'absolutely fuming' and used the same word following Ellie Leach's latest performance despite Vito Coppola causing a massive distraction. The pair were among the 13 remaining couples who performed during week four of the competition on Saturday night (October 14).

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have threatened to 'riot' as Ellie Leach was left in tears just minutes into week four of the competition. The former Coronation Street star was the first to take to the ballroom floor following the usual introductions on Saturday night (October 14).

Vito Coppola stole the show as he took to the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor on Saturday night with partner Ellie Leach. The pair were performing a Samba to Copacabana by Barry Manilow and they seemed to impress the viewers at home. Former Coronation Street star Ellie twirled and dipped her way to a score of 28.

Movie Week is done and dusted and what a spectacle it was, but this weekend on Strictly Come Dancing, the 13 remaining couples will once again be vying to impress the judges with their routines and you - the voting public.