BBC's Strictly winner Ellie Leach leaves Vito in hysterics as she reveals embarrassing mishap

Bubbly Strictly Come Dancing 2023 winner, Ellie Leach and her handsome Italian pro partner, Italian Vito Coppolla, have had tongues wagging over their sizzling chemistry on the BBC series. And, though they’ve never confirmed that they are anything more than just good friends, they certainly seemed closer than ever after declaring on the famous This Morning sofa that they intend to get inked with matching tattoos.

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola looked closer than ever despite spending weeks apart as they were reunited in the training room. The Strictly Come Dancing winners weren't in the room where they spent 13 weeks training for the BBC One dance contest.

As we slowly work our way through January, we’re always on the lookout for something to get excited about, and with Valentine’s Day just over a month away (yes, already), the romantic-themed holiday is exactly the positive vibe we’re looking for. Although we’re fully here for a head-to-toe Valentine's-themed red outfit (red is one of the season’s trending colours, after all), if you’re looking for a more subtle way to get into the romantic spirit, Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach just gave us the perfect bit of inspo.

Ellie Leach caught Vito Coppola's attention publicly for the first time since they won Strictly Come Dancing. Ellie was seen celebrating before leaving home again for more dancing duties as she'll be reunited with her dance partner and heading out on the show's live arena tour.

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 winner Ellie Leach has been left 'gutted' after breaking her Glitterball trophy, just weeks after storming to victory on the show.The 22 year old former Corrie star won Strictly with her partner Vito Coppola, 31, with the pair being firm fan favourites throughout their time on the programme. Ellie got a replica of the trophy to take home, however, she's reportedly been left devastated after the plastic writing on it snapped off - but her handy dad is coming to the rescue to fix it. A friend told The Sun: “Ellie was gutted that she hasn’t been able to show off her trophy after so many of her friends are desperate to hold it.

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 faves Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola shared a sweet moment taken before their big win, where they were cuddled up and chatting to the camera.The duo were filmed getting cosy behind-the-scenes, making fans wonder even more about their relationship status, with one commenting "just get married". In the sweet clip, a rather teary-eyed Ellie is seen hugging Vito as she said: "This is our last time in the training room on Strictly Come Dancing 2023.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach got rather emotion as she paid tribute to her dance partner Vito Coppola one week on from them winning the Glitterball.

Strictly Come Dancing winners Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola finally addressed the romance rumours that have been surrounding them since the beginning of the BBC One series. Ellie, 22, and Vito, 31, were paired together on this year's Strictly and proved to be a perfect match both on and off the dance floor, with many fans noticing they'd grown close on the show. Rumours of a romance between the pair have been rife over recent weeks, but they have both refrained from speaking out.

Despite being crowned winners of this year's Strictly Come Dancing, Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola's final dance was placed under scrutiny by the judges after a devastating fault towards the end. Outspoken former professional dancer James Jordan, who also made it to the final of the BBC dance show, has now had his say, reports the Daily Mirror. Coronation Street's Ellie and her dance partner Vito attempted a brave lift as part of their showdance, where Ellie was supposed to stand on Vito's shoulders.

Strictly Come Dancing is officially finished for another year after Ellie Leach and her partner Vito Coppola were crowned the 2023 winners on Saturday night..

Strictly Come Dancing came to a close on Saturday night, and Coronation Street's Ellie Leach and her partner Vito Coppola were victorious. Ellie and Vito beat their fellow contestants, EastEnders' Bobby Brazier and his partner, Dianne Buswell, and Bad Education's Layton Williams and his partner Nikita Kuzmin to the iconic Glitterball trophy. However, after what we can only imagine were a slew of elaborate celebrations over the course of the evening, the Strictly stars have all come back down to reality.

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.

Layton Williams has issued a simple two-word message to Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola after he lost out to them in the Strictly Come Dancing final. The actor and West End star made it through to the end of the BBC One dance contest this year with dance partner Nikita Kuzmin.

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola's 'real feelings' towards their win have been uncovered by a body language expert who has anaylsed their reaction following the Strictly Come Dancing final. The former Coronation Street star and her Italian dance partner emereged victorious on Saturday night (December 16).

Ellie Leach, the youngest winner of Strictly Come Dancing, has described the show as a "life-changing opportunity". The 22 year old former Coronation Street star won the glitterball trophy with her professional dance partner Vito Coppola on Saturday evening.

Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach gave a simple message to dance partner Vito Coppola after overcoming a mishap to be crowned the show's 2023 winners.

Numerous Coronation Street stars have taken to social media to congratulate Ellie Leach on her Strictly Come Dancing win, after she and Vito Coppola lifted the Glitterball trophy. Ellie, 22, and Vito, 31, were crowned the champions of the 2023 series on Saturday, 16 December, after facing Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin, as well as Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell in the grand final.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have been announced as the winners of this year's 2023 series.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have made a cheeky demand to Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola as they broke their silence on their spectacular win which saw Ellie make history as the youngest ever winner. It was an epic night on BBC One on Saturday (December 16) as the hit dance contest drew to a close for another year.