Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach has fueled speculation about a possible romance with her dance partner Vito Coppola, after the pair grew close during their time on the BBC competition.
Missing Her Dance Partner
Since their victory on Strictly Come Dancing 2023, Ellie and Vito have been training together non-stop. However, now that the show has ended, they are not spending as much time together. Ellie recently took to Instagram to express her longing for her dance partner, posting a photo of the two holding up the Glitterball trophy with the caption: "A whole week ago. Miss u @vitocoppola."
Romantic Response
Vito also dropped a big hint about their relationship after their win. In response to a cute picture Ellie shared of them from the final, he said, "I am not gonna lie. I am crying tears of happiness. Thank you for trusting me, because without your trust none of what we did would have been possible. 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."
The Truth about Their Bond
During an appearance on This Morning, Ellie and Vito addressed the romance rumors. When asked about the nature of their relationship, Ellie laughed and said, "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."
Overall, fans were impressed by Ellie and Vito's chemistry and incredible dance moves on Strictly Come Dancing. While the nature of their relationship remains a mystery, their bond is undeniable.
