Strictly’s Vito Coppola shares heartfelt message with fans as Ellie Leach stuns in a lime green outfit for New Year’s Eve party

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 winners Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola faced the new year in very different ways.

Ellie, 22, took to Instagram to share New Year's Eve photos ahead of her night out with a friend, while Vito, 31, let loose at his family's farm in Italy.

The former Coronation Street actress showed off her toned pins in a lime green miniskirt and matching blazer, giving fans a glimpse of her enviable abs.

She paired the eye-catching outfit with a pair of sky-high bright pink heels and a matching bag.

Ellie completed her glamorous look with a curly 'do and some pink lipstick as she posed for photos in front of a Christmas tree.

Ellie's strictly professional partner Vito Coppola, 31, has been busy with his family on their farm in Italy

She captioned the images: “New Year's Eve” with a lime green heart emoji.

Vito's New Year's upload on Instagram was a little different, as he told his 309,000 followers that he had been quiet because he had been busy working with his family.

The professional dancer captioned a video, “Even though I'm a little dirty and messy, I didn't want to miss this special day to wish you all a happy 2024.

'I am very grateful for everything that happens in my life and I have no filter to share it with you, because my followers know how much I take nothing for granted and how much I appreciate the little things.

'I don't feel like asking for anything for myself because I have a family who loves and supports me even though I'm miles away.

“I have grandparents who I love more than my own life and that even if I have to wait another year to see them, as far as I'm concerned it will always be worth it because family is true wealth.

'Shared love and moments together make me happy, and that is why I consider myself a happy person and a happy boy. I don't need anything else!

“My wish goes out to all of you, so that you can always find your happiness.”

Former Coronation Street actress Ellie showed off her toned pins in a glamorous green outfit which she paired with sky-high bright pink heels

Vito wished his fans a Happy New Year as he got to work on his family's farm, insisting, “I don't need anything else!”

'Never stop believing in yourself and in people. A super hug just the way I like it,” he continued.

Ellie and Vito's latest posts come after they broke their silence on romance rumors as they appeared on This Morning last month.

The pair have been romantically linked since the beginning of the series, before being crowned champions during last month's glitzy finale.

This Morning's host Josie Gibson asked them: 'I have to ask because the chemistry between you is magical. We saw you on the dance floor and it was so beautiful to watch.

'Is there a romance between you two? Are the rumors true or not?'

Ellie then replied: “Honestly we just had a great time dancing and built a really strong bond and friendship that will last forever.”

Vito repeated: 'We have a very nice bond, a good bond. When you see a person and you immediately connect with a person.

'I got a very first impression and when we met we felt like we had known each other for so long. I'm so lucky to have you in my life.'

Josie's co-host Craig Doyle then continued to probe, adding: “There's 100 per cent romance, 100 per cent… I can see it.”

Ellie and Vito then quickly exclaimed, “No, no.”

Ellie continued: 'We've been through so much together, we've spent every day together for the past three months.

“So we're really lucky to have that bond that we have and we'll be friends for life.”

Ellie and Vito were crowned Strictly Come Dancing champions after wowing viewers with their moves during last month's glitzy final