Strictly Come Dancing professional Vito Coppola’s very peachy bottom distracts viewers as he dons tight grey trousers to perform with Ellie Leach

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left very distracted by show professional Vito Coppola's peachy bum as he performed with his celebrity partner Ellie Leach during Saturday's live show.

The Italian, 31, danced the cha cha cha to Mambo Italiano with former soap star Ellie, 22, with the pair hoping to make it to next week's final.

Vito hit the dance floor in a navy blue T-shirt and tight gray pants, much to the delight of the viewing audience.

Many members of the audience at home took to social media to comment on Vito's behind, with some admitting they couldn't take their eyes off him.

One person wrote on Twitter: 'I have to admit I missed a lot of that cha cha, I couldn't take my eyes off Vito's firm peach ass. I mean, seriously. It distracts!'

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left very distracted by show professional Vito Coppola's peachy bum as he performed with his celebrity partner Ellie Leach during Saturday's live show

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left very distracted by show professional Vito Coppola's peachy bum as he performed with his celebrity partner Ellie Leach during Saturday's live show

The Italian, 31, danced the cha cha cha to Mambo Italiano with former soap star Ellie, 22, as the pair hoped to make it to next week's final

The Italian, 31, danced the cha cha cha to Mambo Italiano with former soap star Ellie, 22, as the pair hoped to make it to next week's final

Someone else wrote: 'Tonight's glitterball has to go to Vito's ass,' while another viewer shared: 'I give Vito's ass 10 points!'

Another Vito fan asked: 'One thing's for sure, Vito's pants MUST make it through the #StrictlyComeDancing final.'

While someone else said: 'A little distracted by how peachy Vito's bum looks in those tight trousers.'

“Vito's ass should be illegal,” another Strictly viewer insisted, while another fan wrote: “Vito's ass game is strong.”

'Was Ellie there? I was too busy watching what was happening in Vito's pants. Just kidding, they really are amazing,” someone else laughed.

While someone else admitted: 'Vito's pants in #Strictly. I didn't look at Ellie once.'

Someone else commented: 'I predicted there would be more comments on Vito's butt than the dance and I was right!!'

And another viewer commented: 'Ellie is incredible, the best in the competition by far. Mind you, I was a little distracted by Vito's ass.”

Vito took to the dance floor in a navy blue T-shirt and tight gray pants, much to the delight of the viewing audience

Vito took to the dance floor in a navy blue T-shirt and tight gray pants, much to the delight of the viewing audience

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Many members of the audience at home took to social media to comment on Vito's behind, with some admitting they couldn't take their eyes off him.

Many members of the audience at home took to social media to comment on Vito's behind, with some admitting they couldn't take their eyes off him.

Strictly 2023: Week 12 rankings

The couples performed two dances each for the semi-finals, and the scores were combined with those from last week to determine their overall total.

Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin – 116 points

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola – 111 points

Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell – 107 points

Annabel Croft and Johannes Radebe – 98 points

“There should be an award this year for the Strictly Wardrobe department simply for the excellence of Vito's trousers,” another viewer pointed out.

While someone else shared: 'Whoever chose Vito to wear those pants, thank you.'

Meanwhile, Layton Williams received a rare standing ovation from Craig Revel Horwood during Saturday night's semi-final.

The actor, 29, and his professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin, 25, scored a perfect 40 for the second week in a row as they tried to secure a place in next week's final.

Last week Layton scored a perfect 40 for a mesmerizing Paso Doble, and again this week a perfect score for Charleston to Fit as a Fiddle by Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor.

They first danced the Rumba to Rihanna's Lift Me Up, for which they received 36 out of 40 points, before leaving Craig, 58, stunned by their Charleston.

Craig stood up and gave them a very rare standing ovation for the routine as he clapped for them, while Layton and Nikita seemed very surprised by the praise from the strict judges.

Craig told them, “That's the best Charleston I've seen in twenty years.”

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Strictly Come Dancing's Layton Williams received a rare standing ovation from Craig Revel Horwood during Saturday night's semi-final

The actor, 29, and his professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin, 25, scored a perfect 40 for the second week in a row as they tried to secure a place in next week's final.

The actor, 29, and his professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin, 25, scored a perfect 40 for the second week in a row as they tried to secure a place in next week's final.

While Motsi Mabuse echoed him as she added: “There is nothing that has been better, and this is a testament to your hard work and everyone around you, well done.”

Craig, Motsi, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke all gave Layton and Nikita 10 points for the routine, earning a perfect score for the second time.

The pair appeared completely overwhelmed as they received their scores and Nikita burst into tears as he paid tribute to his dance partner.

Nikita also made a cryptic comment about Layton still bringing people “joy” despite what's going on in his “personal life” while hinting at difficulties.

He said: 'You try to bring joy to everyone – no matter what's going on outside or in your personal life – I'm not going to get into that – you always bring joy.

“You make me shine with how much you shine, you are one of my best friends.”

Layton will be hoping to secure their place in next Saturday's final as they take on Ellie Leach, Bobby Brazier and Annabel in the race for the glitterball. The three finalists will be announced during Sunday's results show.

Their latest dance comes after Nikita hit back at trolls who continued to make hurtful comments about Layton during his Strictly stint.

They first danced the Rumba to Rihanna's Lift Me Up (pictured), for which they received 36 out of 40 points, before leaving Craig, 58, stunned by their Charleston

They first danced the Rumba to Rihanna's Lift Me Up (pictured), for which they received 36 out of 40 points, before leaving Craig, 58, stunned by their Charleston

Craig told them,

Craig told them, “That's the best Charleston I've seen in 20 years,” as he commented on their energetic dancing

The pair discussed the ongoing trolling during a joint appearance on ITV's This Morning last week, with Nikita describing it as 'sad and unnecessary'.

Layton is often targeted by trolls due to his West End background with some claiming the celebrity is a 'professional dancer' and that he has an 'unfair' advantage.

Regarding the hateful comments sent to him online, Layton said: 'It's like, “Can't you just dress like a man, please put on a suit!” and I'm like, “Girl, relax!''

Nikita was quick to defend Layton when he said, “We get a little defensive with our partners and sometimes see people saying things or saying things they shouldn't.

'Sometimes things happen to him too, and that is a personal side, I find it sad and unnecessary (the trolling). At the end of the day we just want to make people happy, we just want to put on a show…'

Layton added: 'I'm sure you know how it feels, you can have a thousand great messages and then only one (negative) and you're like, “Urgh!” but in these moments I've said it before and I'll say it again… even Beyoncé has haters, so!'

Layton also recently turned to X, formerly known as Twitter, and urged harsh critics to “use their energy to shower love,” instead of writing hurtful comments.

Layton has received tremendous praise for his incredible dancing on the show, but has also been brought down by hate.

He wrote, “Instead of coming at me with hateful comments, use your energy to shower your favorite celeb with love. We're pretty sure it will make us all feel a lot better!'

Strictly Come Dancing: The Results airs on Sunday at 7.20pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

COME STRICTLY DANCE 2023: THE PROFILES OF THE PARTICIPANTS

Layton Williams

1695483035 143 Meet Strictlys Ellie Leach Coronation Street star who joined soap

Age: 28

Profession: Actor

Layton says: 'Absolutely exciting to confirm that I will be taking part in Britain's most iconic dancing competition! It's time to take it to the ballroom. I'm so excited to learn new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins… ALL the sequins!”

1695483055 972 Meet Strictlys Ellie Leach Coronation Street star who joined soap

Age: 22

Profession: Coronation Street star

Ellie says: 'It still doesn't feel real that I'm going to do Strictly!! It's always been a dream of mine, so I guess dreams really do come true!!!!'

1695483060 832 Meet Strictlys Ellie Leach Coronation Street star who joined soap

Age: 20

Profession: EastEnders star and model

Bobby says: 'I'm so excited to be part of the Strictly line-up, I can't wait to start training as a professional dancer and add a few moves to my locker. I look forward to performing for everyone.”

1695483065 261 Meet Strictlys Ellie Leach Coronation Street star who joined soap

Age: 57

Profession: Announcer and ex-tennis player

Annabel says: 'I've always loved watching Strictly and can't quite believe I'm going to be part of this magical show – swapping tennis balls for glitter balls and I'm looking forward to finding some joy in the process.'