{"id":81023,"date":"2023-11-06T10:39:23","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T10:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/posterboyedit.com\/?p=81023"},"modified":"2023-11-06T10:39:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T10:39:23","slug":"ellie-leach-smitten-with-strictly-pro-vito-coppola-who-makes-her-believe-in-herself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/posterboyedit.com\/tv-and-movies\/ellie-leach-smitten-with-strictly-pro-vito-coppola-who-makes-her-believe-in-herself\/","title":{"rendered":"Ellie Leach smitten with Strictly pro Vito Coppola who makes her believe in herself"},"content":{"rendered":"
Former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach is reportedly "smitten" with her Strictly Come Dancing pro partner Vito Coppola. <\/p>\n
The pair have been surrounded by romance rumours for weeks after they were seen leaving the Pride of Britain awards together last month. <\/p>\n
Vito also kisses Ellie on the cheek at the end of every routine they perform on the BBC series.<\/p>\n
Now, it's been reported their relationship is "bigger than what the camera captures".<\/p>\n
A source told the Daily Star: "Vito and Ellie's connection is more than dance showmanship. It's turned personal, heartfelt, real.<\/p>\n
"There's a unique glow around them in rehearsals, a palpable warmth."<\/p>\n
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OK!<\/b> has contacted a representative for Ellie for comment. <\/p>\n
Ellie has previously opened up about how Vito gives her confidence and helps her believe in herself.<\/p>\n
She told The Sun: Vito\u2019s brought out a different side to me, he really pushes me and he is like, \u2018You can do this\u2019."<\/p>\n
Ellie continued: "Vito is a great teacher.<\/p>\n
\u201cSometimes I don\u2019t believe in myself and he believes in me, which is really, really nice.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ellie and Vito thrilled the judges on Saturday evening with their American Smooth, which saw them top the leaderboard with a score of 39 out of 40.<\/p>\n
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Head judge Shirley Ballas predicted she could end up in the final while Craig Revel Horwood said the soap star has gone from "strength to strength".<\/p>\n
Speaking of the routine with Claudia Winkleman, Ellie said: "Honestly, I love that. The vibe, the costume, and the team are amazing. I felt a million dollars!<\/p>\n
"I was like 'What am I meant to do here?' But I've got an amazing teacher!"<\/p>\n
After it was confirmed they had made it through to the next week, Ellie paid tribute to her fans on Instagram.<\/p>\n
Sharing a snap of herself looking at Vito, she penned: "Thank you, thank you, thank you.<\/p>\n
"What a magical night, we are so grateful for all of your support and we\u2019re soooo happy to be through to another week on that strictly dancefloor."<\/p>\n
Her fellow Strictly stars rushed to praise her with Zara McDermott posting: "So proud of you this week I watched you with the biggest smile on my face ever fave look of the series too!!! Just beautiful xxxx."<\/p>\n
Amanda Abbington added: "Stunning. So proud of the both of you. You are the most beautiful couple!"<\/p>\n
Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturday on BBC One at 6.05pm.<\/i> <\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n