Former Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abington has seemingly confirmed that Ellie Leach and partner Vito Coppola are dating.
The Corrie star and Italian dancer are setting the dance floor on fire in the new series of the glitzy BBC One show. So much so, that they have marked themselves as strong contenders to bag this year’s Glitterball trophy.
However, rumours have been circulating for weeks that the pair are an item thanks to their sizzling chemistry. An insider exclusively told Daily Star that their relationship is “bigger than what the camera captures”.
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Now it seems that their former co-star Amanda has let the cat out of the bag. Fans will recall that the Sherlock actress withdrew from the show last month.
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But that hasn’t stopped Amanda from sharing her thoughts on the teaming celebs. And it appears that her latest comment has “confirmed” that Ellie and Vito are dating.
On Sunday (November 5) Ellie took to her Instagram to share a photo of her and Vito performing. She captioned the photo: “Thank you, thank you, thank you. What a magical night, we are so grateful for all of your support and we’re soooo happy to be through to another week on that Strictly dancefloor.”
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It didn’t take long for Ellie’s showbiz pals to rush to the comments section to gush over the pair. Corrie star Sally Ann Matthews, who plays Jenny, wrote: “Squish, squish, squeeze, squish repeat. You two deserve every squish that I’m not known for giving. Talent shines through and hard graft is rewarded @vitocoppola x.”
Meanwhile booted Strictly star Zara McDermott penned: “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.”
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Meanwhile Amanda Abbington wrote: “Stunning. So proud of the both of you.” She added: “You are the most beautiful couple!” Amanda’s comment soon racked up hundreds of likes.
Ellie and Vito were placed together on Strictly Come Dancing in September and they’ve been inseparable ever since as they continue to focus on learning their routines. And it seems their relationship is far more than just business.
Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, an insider explained that people who watch them together in rehearsals have started to notice they have found “more than just matching rhythm.” They said: “Vito and Ellie’s connection is more than dance showmanship. It’s turned personal, heartfelt, real. There’s a unique glow around them in rehearsals, a palpable warmth.”
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