Ellie Leach and Vito couldn't look happier as they cosy up after 'relationship is confirmed' by Strictly co-star

Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach has shared her excitement as she broke her silence on making it through to another week in the BBC One dance contest. The actress said she 'can't wait' as she reacted to her dance partner Vito Coppola's lengthy message on Monday (November 27).

Things were heating up during BBC's Strictly Come Dancing as Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola appeared to almost kiss during their routine on Saturday night. The fiery couple have been riding high in the competition so far, with former Coronation Street star Ellie showcasing her impeccable moves on the dance floor. Away from the show, fans have been speculating over their relationship, with many fans commenting on their undeniable chemistry.

Fans have been rushing to respond as Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola shared a fresh insight into his relationship with Ellie Leach as he told of their 'words'. The Italian dancer is preparing for week ten of the BBC One dance contest alongside his celebrity dance partner.

Danny Cipriani has been pictured cosying up to his Strictly Come Dancing co-star Jowita Przystal just days after he announced his shock split from his wife Victoria.The former rugby star, 36, was seen proudly posing next to his new dance partner after the pair finished a day of intense training ahead of starring in the upcoming Strictly Christmas Special. Newly-single Danny, who recently announced he'd split from his wife of two and a half years with an emotional statement that they were on "different journeys", appeared close to his new dance partner despite only meeting for the first time hours earlier.

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.

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.

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.

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Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson is the latest celeb to land in Australia ahead of the new series of ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Sam touched down in Australia's Brisbane airport ahead of the new series of the jungle show. He was dressed casually after his long-haul flight in a cream hoodie with a cap underneath, and a backpack on.The 31-year-old is the fifth celebrity who has arrived at the airport and he was the most vocal about the challenges ahead. Sam said: "I've never camped before in my life.

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.

Ellie Leach, the star of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, lives in a stylish home that's all white and grey. She's currently impressing fans with her dance moves and her chemistry with partner Vito Coppola, but what about her life when the cameras aren't rolling? The 22 year old actress became famous for her role as Faye Windass on Coronation Street. She left the show earlier this year after being a part of it for 12 years.

Strictly Come Dancing couple Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have had viewers swooning with their undeniable chemistry but the pro dancer's rendition of a Ronan Keating song has been what's caught fans attention this week. Vito shared a 'beautiful' moment with fellow professional dancer Lauren Oakley as the duo belted their hearts out to When You Say Nothing At All by Ronan Keating.

Ellie Leach caused a distraction when her Strictly Come Dancing partner Vito Coppola enjoyed a 'beautiful' moment with another of their co-stars. The dancing pair have been creating quite the stir, becoming the subject of romance rumours as they wow in the ballroom.

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.

Adam Thomas has shared a gushing post dedicated to his wife as he headed home after his Strictly Come Dancing exit. The actor has been thrust fully back into family life in Manchester after being the sixth celebrity to be voted out of the BBC One dance contest over the weekend.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing duo and rumoured couple Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have been spotted putting on a very cosy display as they took a break from filming BBC One show. Vito was seen with his arm around Ellie as she laid her head on his shoulder. Ellie and Vito, who have been topping the Strictly leaderboard, appeared on the BBC show on Tuesday 7 November to discuss their experience so far in the dance competition.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola made an appearance on Monday night's It Takes Two amid continued rumours of a romance between the pair. During their appearance on the Strictly companion show, Ellie, 22, and Vito, 31, could be seen both sporting black turtle-neck jumpers, something which did not escape the notice of eagle-eyed viewers at home, with some taking to social media to comment on the matching attire Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one wrote: "Think Ellie & Vito must have texted each other. More or less dressed the same #Ittakestwo #Strictly." "Ellie and Vito in their adorable matching outfits again #Strictly #ITT" observed another viewer.

A Strictly Come Dancing couple are said to have 'put on an act' as they returned to the ballroom this weekend, despite having 'chemistry' - and it's not current favourites Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola. There are now eight remaining couples in the competition as it surpassed the halfway mark.

Ellie Leach will be making it to the Strictly Come Dancing final says body language expert Darren Stanton, who has spotted an "intense" connection between the Coronation Street actress and professional dancer Vito Coppola. The pair, who have sparked romance rumours due to their undeniable chemistry, are currently one of the favourites to take home the coveted Glitterball Trophy.