Strictly’s Ellie Leach whispers candy message to Vito Coppola

Ellie Leach was noticed whispering a candy message to her dance companion and rumoured boyfriend Vito Coppola moments after their win on Saturday.

The former Coronation Street actress, 22, grew to become the present’s youngest ever winner as she pipped Bobby Brazier and Layton Williams to the put up after every couple carried out three dances for the judges.

Ellie secretly whispered a 4 letter phrase earlier than lifting the glitterball trophy collectively.

After Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman introduced they have been the winners, the cleaning soap star instantly broke down in joyful tears.

She proudly gushed beneath her breath to Vito: ‘This is for you’. 

Her heartfelt remark left the skilled dancer, 31, practically misplaced for phrases, till he responded: ‘I imply that is just like the cherry on the cake, all of the bruises and blisters, you may have been so superb, you might be Strictly.

‘You characterize Strictly. You are the diamond, you might be shining.’

Ellie broke her silence on her Strictly Come Dancing win as she paid an emotional tribute Vito.

Speaking about what it was wish to safe the glitterball trophy, the cleaning soap star mentioned: ‘Words can’t describe how I’m feeling proper now and I can’t imagine we’ve got simply gained Strictly Come Dancing 2023.

‘It’s been a life-changing alternative and I’ve had the time of my life dancing with Vito each week.

‘It has been so particular and to have the ability to do it with such an amazing trainer has made it an expertise I’ll always remember.

‘Thank you a lot for that, Vito, and thanks for locating the dancer in me. We could not have gained with out the voting public, so an enormous thanks to everybody at dwelling who picked up the cellphone for us, we admire each single one in all you!

‘Finally, a giant congratulations to all of the finalists and all of the 2023 solid, who’re unimaginable and got here alongside this journey with me.’ 

Vito gushed: ‘This is unbelievable, thanks a lot to everybody who voted for us, we love you and it means the world to us! Ellie, my Lulu, I’m SO so pleased with you. I’ve seen how laborious you may have labored, the dedication and dedication you may have proven and the way a lot you may have grown as an individual these previous 3 months. 

‘We’ve had the very best time dancing collectively, and I’ve loved each second of it! Thank you for being the very best dance companion and thanks to everybody who has supported us every week and voted for us!’

Ellie and Vito, who’re rumoured to be an merchandise, have been each gobsmacked when their names have been introduced with the cleaning soap star’s household breaking down in tears as they watched from the studio viewers.

The overwhelmed duo choked again tears as they embraced earlier than chatting with hosts Tess and Claudia.

‘I truly, genuinely can’t imagine this,’ a surprised Ellie muttered earlier than exclaiming that this was the primary time she had ever seen Vito cry.

‘This is for you!’ Ellie advised her companion, who mentioned the win was simply the ‘cherry on the highest’ earlier than branding her a ‘diamond’.

They raised the glitterball trophy as pyrotechnics sparked and confetti fell from the ceiling as they have been lifted onto the shoulders of their former opponents.

The pair had impressed all through the ultimate after performing a Pasa Doble, Show Dance and eventually an American Smooth.

The ultimate of the three bagged them full 40 marks with the judges gushing over the actress’ ‘development’ and blossoming confidence throughout her time on the present.

The routine was branded ‘flawless’ and noticed Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke all rating it 10 factors every.

Later talking with co-host Claudia they struggled to include their feelings with Vito saying: ‘For me, Ellie is Strictly’ earlier than he wrapped his arms round her and mentioned: ‘She is my winner anyway!’.

Their very steamy Pasa Doble opened the present because the sizzled in skimpy costumes incomes a formidable 39 out of 40 factors – in addition to standing ovation.

Again the judges have been filled with reward as they revelled within the former cleaning soap star ’s enchancment all through the collection.

But the night was clean crusing for the pair after their Show Dance proved rather less unsuccessful that noticed the pair make few errors and a fail carry.

As Ellie tried to leap onto the Italian’s shoulders Ellie slipped, leaving him to save lots of her earlier than she hit the ground.

She appeared upset on the mistake, with Vito placing his arms round her and repeatedly kissing her on the cheek in a bid to consolation her.

‘Do you understand what’s superb’ choose Shirley mentioned of the tumble, ‘How the way you saved it, you did not panic’.

Earlier this month, it was claimed Ellie and Vito been seeing one another for over a month.

The pair have been beneath the highlight after being accused of faking their romance with a view to assist win votes, however a supply near Ellie revealed they’ve been collectively for just a few weeks.