Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach sparks romance rumours with her partner Vito Coppola after splitting from her ‘cheating’ ex-boyfriend
Strictly Come Dancing starts on Saturday and romance rumors are already starting to circulate between Ellie Leach and her partner Vito Coppola.
The Coronation Street actress was thrilled on last week’s show when the contestants’ partners were announced, and they were busy rehearsing for their first dance, the jive.
And there already seems to be a flirty atmosphere between the two, with the 22-year-old sharing that Vito is the “most genuine and loving person ever, ever” and “gives the best hugs.”
Speak with The sunthe actress expressed her excitement about the series, telling Vito, “You are the most genuine and loving person ever, ever.
‘You give the best hugs and I’m excited to see the bonds we’ve built throughout our Strictly journey.’
Is there love in the air? Strictly star Ellie Leach, 22, has sparked romance rumors with her partner Vito Coppola, 30, after splitting from her cheating boyfriend earlier this year
Excited: The Coronation Street actress was thrilled on last week’s show as the contestants’ partners were revealed and are busy rehearsing for their first dance, the jive
The show has become known for the infamous Strictly curse which has led to breakups and new romances, some even resulting in weddings and Strictly babies.
Excited to take the floor on Saturday, the two chatted about their training, revealing that Ellie suffers physically in the practice room.
The star explained that she bruises very easily and is already covered in bruises, but sees the injuries as “part of our journey.”
Vito joked, “Sometimes you grab your arms and lift, and you say ‘oh, I got a bruise from lifting’ and I said it almost made me so proud.”
The former Coronation Street actress called it quits with her boyfriend in May this year amid claims he cheated on her.
The soap star was in a relationship with dancer Reagan Pettman for five years, but reportedly ‘took time to think about the direction her life is going’ after leaving Corrie.
She joined the cast of Strictly to heal her heartbreak following her split and sources have revealed the show has helped the former Coronation Street star put a smile back on her face.
According to The mirror, a source said, “She heard Reagan had gone behind her back, and they broke up. It was very sad, but for her the trust was gone and for them as a couple there was no way back.
Goofing around: Ellie told The Sun that Vito is ‘the most genuine and loving person ever, ever’ and gives ‘the best hugs’
Injuries: Ellie explained that she bruises very easily and is already covered in bruises, but sees the injuries as ‘part of our journey’
Healing: Ellie split from her boyfriend (pictured) in May amid ‘cheating’ allegations
‘Ellie is a very positive person and always has a smile on her face, but it has been a difficult time. That’s why it was great that she ended up on Strictly, it really gave her something to smile about.
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Vito is also reportedly single after enjoying it quiet dates with presenter Helen Skelton in March.
The pair grew close during the Strictly Come Dancing tour and were said to have ‘bonded’ while traveling between cities on the tour bus.
Screen star Helen has been single since splitting from her ex-husband rugby player Richie Myler, 32, shortly before the start of Strictly last year, with the sportsman leaving the family home not long after they welcomed their third child.
A source said the mirror: ‘Helen and Vito were good friends on Strictly, but really bonded on tour.
“There were two buses for the cast: the party bus and the silent bus.
‘On the quiet bus they spent a lot of time chatting and getting to know each other.
They have a lot in common: a love of the outdoors, for example.
‘They also spent one-on-one time together between shows, for example having coffee together.
‘When the whole group went to eat, they sat together, deep in conversation.’