BBC Strictly's Ellie and Vito have 'intense and passionate connection' as they're tipped to win

One of Strictly Come Dancing's remaining couples are said to have 'taken their eyes off the ball' as fans shared their concern for the pair following the recent Blackpool spectacular.

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola opened up about their relationship, as Ellie shared that trust has been a key part of their partnership.The pair have proved fan-favourites on this year's Strictly Come Dancing, and have even been the subject of romance rumours in recent weeks - something neither of them has confirmed nor denied. Discussing their dance partnership with Lorraine Kelly on Tuesday's Lorraine, 21 November, Ellie revealed she trusts Vito completely, as she explained: "Every week, even when we've got lifts and stuff, Vito just says to be 'do this' and I just say 'okay.' "Because he's the professional, he knows exactly what he's doing and we've been dancing together for weeks now and you do have to trust each other to be able to put on a performance.

Strictly's Vito Coppola has a colourful love life - rumours about Helen Skelton, an affair with a co-star and a possible 'romance' with his current dance partner, Ellie Leach. Vito joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2022 after being on the Italian version where he had a fling with his co-star. The talented dancer, 31, born in Naples, is currently causing a stir with Coronation Street star Ellie, 22.

A Strictly Come Dancing couple are starting to show 'cracks' and are said not to 'have long' left in the competition - or so their body language suggests. Saturday night (November 18) is a special point in the series as the remaining seven couples as well as the judges, hosts and crew have headed to Blackpool.

Strictly Come Dancing is returning to Blackpool on Saturday, 18 November, and there's no doubt this year's contestants are excited to perform at the iconic Tower Ballroom. The hit BBC One show is returning to Blackpool for the annual live show from the seaside town, with the remaining Strictly stars given the opportunity to perform in the legendary Ballroom.

One Strictly Come Dancing couple are said to be 'most compatible' and could lift the Glitterball trophy - due to their weaknesses. This weekend the BBC One dance contest is ditching the usual ballroom in the Elstree studio for somewhere even more iconic.

Ellie Leach, 22, and Vito Coppola, 31, have been enjoying a close bond off-screen, and the romance rumour mill has just gone up a notch after the pair was spotted on a cosy walk while out and about in Blackpool for this weekend's show.The pair were wrapped up and full of smiles as they braved the winds of Blackpool seaside away from rehearsals, and looked happy and cosy as they strolled along in one another's company, regardless of the chill in the air. BBC Strictly Come Dancing and Coronation Street star, Ellie has said that Vito is "part of her family" and have had tongues wagging ever since their first dance on the show, with many fans commenting on their undeniable chemistry.

A Strictly Come Dancing pair have been described as having a 'tactile connection' - but it has been suggested they won't make the final. The end of the competition is still a good few weeks away and first, there's a certain trip to a seaside town on the cards.

One Strictly Come Dancing star is said to have become the 'underdog' of the competition as the show prepares to head to Blackpool. Last weekend's show came with extra pressure as no one wanted to miss out on the special week that sees the BBC One dance contest head to the North West.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach says Vito Coppola is "part of her family" as romance rumours heat up.The Coronation Street star, 22, and Italian pro dancer, 31, have had tongues wagging ever since their first dance on the show, with many fans commenting on their undeniable chemistry. Earlier this month, former contestant Amanda Abbington appeared to confirm the pair were dating when she referred to them as "the most beautiful couple" on Instagram. Ellie and Vito have yet to confirm or deny they are in a relationship, but now the actress has revealed the dancer has been to her house 'several times for tea' and loves her mum's cooking.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were entertained by Vito Coppola’s comments after the dancer and his partner Ellie Leach were told they had made it through to next week’s show. The pair performed the rumba to True Colours by Cyndi Lauper during Saturday night’s show.

Strictly Come Dancing fans only had their attention on two of the judges this weekend but for different reasons. The hit BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (November 11).

Strictly Come Dancing fans who couldn't wait until Sunday evening (November 12) to find out who was the latest couple to leave the competition have been left devastated. The hit BBC One dance show returned to screens on Saturday night (November 11) with a place in Blackpool at stake.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said it will be a 'disgrace' if one couple don't win the competition after they 'sealed' their 2023 winner. The stakes were high in the ballroom on Saturday night (November 11) as the remaining eight couples took to the floor in a bid to make it through the Blackpool.

As romance rumours swirl, Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola performed another dazzling routine on Strictly Come Dancing. While the judges had nothing but good things to say and the pair scored 35 points, it was Vito's message to Ellie at the end of their routine which may have caught viewers' attention.The pair danced the Rumba to True Colours by Cyndi Lauper and Ellie looked incredible in a short pink and purple dress while Vito performed with his shirt open. As they came to the end of the intense routine, the professional pulled in the actress and hugged her before kissing her on the cheek.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said that Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola "look so great together" amid romance rumours.The pair have not yet confirmed a romance, but whispers that they are an item have been swirling since early on in the BBC competition, on which they are paired together. Former Coronation Street star Ellie, 22, has been impressing the Strictly judges and audiences with her progress in the competition, often scoring 10's from judges for her routines with Vito, 31.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers said 'we don't need to be reminded' just minutes into Saturday night's show as they were distracted by a constant reference.

Strictly Come Dancing stars have praised "hero" Amy Dowden for finishing her eighth and final round of chemotherapy. The 33 year old professional dancer shared a video on Instagram of the moment she rang a chemotherapy bell, marking the end of her treatment.

Strictly Come Dancing duo Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have been surrounded by romance rumours in recent weeks, and it appears that Vito, 31, may have just confirmed these to be true. Following a day of rehearsals for Saturday's Strictly, Vito shared a black-and-white photo of himself looking rather tired, to which he added the text: "Just finished another day of rehearsal!!! "Well done to my baby @ellielouiseleach" he finished, with some taking the term of endearment to mean a confirmation of the the rumoured romance.

A Strictly Come Dancing couple “put on a convincing act” for their dance last weekend even though they do have a “deep rapport”, a body language expert said. Last Saturday’s live show saw former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach and her pro partner Vito Coppola dance their way to the top of the leaderboard with their American Smooth routine to Robbie Williams' version of Ain’t That A Kick In The Head.The couple, who have sparked romance rumours due to their undeniable chemistry, scored a near perfect 39 out of 40 - with judges Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas praising the 'final-worthy' performance.