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Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola won Strictly Come Dancing in 2023 (Image: PA)
Ellie Leach made an emotional confession about Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola.
The former Coronation Street actress, 23, was partnered with Vito, 32, during the 2023 series of the BBC competition, which they later went on to win.
Despite romance rumours swirling the pair throughout the duration of the competition, Ellie and Vito confirmed they were simply close friends and their close bond has continued for more than one year.
Taking to Instagram on Sunday (November 3), Ellie took a trip down memory lane as she shared an image of her and Vito on the dance floor performing an American Smooth during week seven of the show.
She added the caption: "In honour of week 7 on @bbcstrictly the most perfect dance. I miss dancing with you every day @vitocoppola."
Ellie made an emotional confession about performing with Vito (Image: BBC)
This year, Vito has been partnered with actress Sarah Hadland. Week seven saw the celebrities take part in Icons Week to pay tribute to some of the biggest stars in music.
Sarah, 53, embodied Madonna as she performed a high-energy Cha Cha Cha to her 1989 hit, Like a Prayer. The duo were showered with praise after the routine had concluded, with Motsi Mabuse instantly celebrating their "legendary" display.
Shirley Ballas admired the "exquisite" nuances but requested more "fluidity and flexibility", while Anton Du Beke was rendered "speechless".
Elsewhere, Craig Revel Horwood praised the seamless handling of the cape, attributing their "powerhouse performance" that earned them 37 points to Vito's gruelling rehearsals with Sarah.
Topic of conversation soon turned to Vito's outfit as the Italian dancer donned tight leather trousers with a sheer bodysuit.
Vito and Sarah Hadland paid tribute to Madonna (Image: BBC/Guy Levy)
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Commenting on his costume, Anton spotted a wardrobe mishap as he said: "I have got one word for you Vito. Wedgie."
Viewers watching were also distracted by the racy ensemble as one wrote online: "Sarah and Vito’s dance on #strictly just gave me thrills. It was erotic. Vito’s outfit and the throat drop and grab."
Another penned: "What on earth was Vito's 'wedgie' outfit?"
A third added: "Love Vito, one of my fav pro! BUT what was he wearing tonight?! That was bloody awful!"
Others were pleased by the outfit, with one writing: "Costume and makeup department really know their audience dressing Vito every week," as another agreed: "Whoever had the idea to put Vito in those pvc trousers deserves a pay rise!!!"
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