Strictly's Ellie Leach sweet message to Vito as she shares career move
Strictly Come Dancing 2023 winner Ellie Leach has shared a sweet gift that she's been sent - and it's all to do with her pro partner on the BBC One show, Vito Coppola
Ellie Leach has hinted at a heartwarming way she plans to keep her bond with Vito Coppola alive, especially when he returns to Strictly Come Dancing this autumn with a new celebrity partner.
The actress made history by becoming the youngest-ever winner of the BBC One dance contest after a 13-week journey of dazzling performances alongside her professional dance partner, Vito.
In the grand finale last December, they faced fierce competition from Dianne Buswell, Bobby Brazier, Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin. The duo was left stunned when host Tess Daly announced them as the winners of Strictly 2023, and they proudly lifted the coveted Glitterball trophy.
Since their victory, Ellie, 23, and Vito, 33, have appeared inseparable as they toured the country in the Strictly Come Dancing Live show before parting ways, reports the Manchester Evening News.
However, the pair have had several reunions over the months. Ellie watched Vito perform in the Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals live tour last month.
Interestingly, they found themselves performing under the same roof, albeit in different venues, on the same night. Ellie continues to portray Miss Scarlett in Cluedo 2 - The Next Chapter, marking her debut stage role.
Ellie Leach couldn't contain her excitement as she took to social media to show off the adorable gifts she received from Lilli-Bet, including a phone wrist strap and beaded jewellery personalised with 'LuLu', a nickname given to her by her Italian friend Vito.
Overwhelmed by the gesture, the ex-Coronation Street actress gushed on Instagram: "Omg I can't cope with how cute these are. Thank you sooo much @lilibetbeads."
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In another thrilling development for Ellie and her dance partner Vito Coppola, they were left overjoyed upon discovering they've been shortlisted for an accolade at the prestigious National Reality TV Awards.
The dynamic duo is in the running for Best Performance in a Reality TV Show, contending with talents like Sydnie Christmas, winner of Britain's Got Talent 2024, Brad Kella from Channel 4's The Piano, and The Masked Singer's Lemar alongside Alex Brooker.
Vito couldn't hide his elation as he shared the nomination news on his Instagram Story, exclaiming: "Omg. Cannot believe this! We have been nominated.
"Thank you so much. For supporting and voting for us please go on this page, click the link and tick our names."
He affectionately added: "Baby @ellielouiseleach This is a surprise. We didn't expect that."
Echoing his sentiments, Ellie reposted Vito's message on her own Instagram Story, expressing her astonishment: " Didn't expect this at all! Visit the @nationalrealitytvawards page to vote."
