Strictly's Vito says 'I don't need anything else' in emotional update as Ellie parties
Strictly Come Dancing professional Vito Coppola uploaded an emotional video to Instagram kicking off the New Year, after rumoured girlfriend Ellie Leach spent the night partying into January.
Vito Coppola wishes fans a Happy New Year
Vito Coppola has taken to social media to share that he needs nothing else aside from "shared love" and "happiness". In the emotional post, the 31-year-old Strictly Come Dancing star was reflective of his victorious year.
Alongside the long caption, he uploaded a video. He was seen wearing dirty clothes, as he sported a Nike jumper after admitting that he was getting stuck into manual work.
Worlds away from the ballroom, his hair looked windswept and he was standing in a field. The professional dancer admitted that he had been quiet on Instagram as he was helping out at his parents’ farm.
Meanwhile, rumoured love interest Ellie Leach partied the night away ringing in the New Year. The pair were crowned winners of the BBC show last month and grew extremely close during their time together.
Ellie, 22, and her professional partner trained together non-stop since the series started back in September. However, since lifting the Glitterball it appears they have not spent as much time together.
“Let’s say that this is not the most common way for this kind of event, but the truth is that I didn’t have time to make a social media style video - and so, as always, transparency in sharing life moments with you is spontaneous," he stated.
"I don't feel like asking for anything for myself, as I have a family that loves and supports me, even if I'm miles away. I have grandparents that I love more than my own life and that, even if I have to wait another year to see them, as far as I am concerned, it will always be worth it, because family is true wealth.
"Shared love and moments together make happiness, and that's why I consider myself a lucky person and a happy boy. I don't need anything else!" Vito said: "My wish goes out to all of you so that you can always find your happiness. Never stop believing in yourselves and people”.
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On New Year's Eve, Ellie stunned fans in a lime green co-ord.
She completed the glamorous look with a pair of shiny pink heels and a miniature handbag.
The former Coronation Street actress stood next to a Christmas tree before she joined a friend at a swanky restaurant.
The TV personality uploaded a snap of the pair holding up the Glitterball trophy and said: "A whole week ago. Miss u @vitocoppola."(sic)
Last month Ellie broke her silence on their relationship rumours after she and Vito appeared on This Morning.
She told Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle that they have a “strong bond”.
Ellie laughed and replied: "Honestly, we've just been having the most amazing time dancing and we've built a really strong bond.”
She added that they have “a friendship that will last forever".
Vito chimed in: "We have a really beautiful bond, a good bond. When you see a person and you connect with a person straight away."