Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola Take Home Glitterball Trophy
Coronation Street star Ellie Leach, 22, and Strictly pro Vito Coppola, 31, wowed audiences and judges alike with their incredible dance skills, ultimately winning the Glitterball trophy during Saturday night's final.
Rumoured Romance Sparks Interest
While their performances on the dancefloor were captivating, it was their rumoured relationship off the dancefloor that had viewers hooked throughout the series.
Emotional Post-Success Statements
Ellie took to Instagram to express her gratitude and emotions following their win, and Vito responded with a heartfelt tribute to her.
Ellie's statement:
"Thank you for trusting me, because without your trust none of what we did would have been possible. I didn't make you shine, and I didn't really do anything special… What I did was just help you to see yourself for what you really are! I saw the light in you since the first moment and you were shining already during our meeting day. I have enjoyed and loved every single day and week we had… and this is just the beginning Lulú."
Viewers React to Gushing Statements
Fans couldn't help but swoon over Vito's response, flooding the comments with adoring messages. One fan wrote, "Omg you guys stop. This is so beautiful," while another said, "Can't even cope with how cute you two are."
Addressing the Rumours on This Morning
Ellie and Vito appeared on This Morning to discuss their Strictly journey, and the topic of their relationship was brought up by host Josie Gibson.
Josie asked, "Is there any romance between you guys?"
Ellie laughed and replied, "Honestly, we've just been having the most amazing time dancing and we've built a really strong bond and a friendship that will last forever."
Vito echoed her sentiments, saying, "We have a really beautiful bond, a good bond. When you see a person and you connect with a person straight away. I'm so so lucky to have you in my life."
It seems that while the speculation continues, Ellie and Vito are focused on their friendship and the incredible journey they shared on Strictly Come Dancing.
