Strictly’s Ellie Leach reveals she still speaks to Vito Coppola every day as she laughs at the idea they were once an item

Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach has revealed she still talks to her professional dance partner Vito Coppola every day.

The pair took home the coveted glitter ball in December and went on tour across the country with the rest of the 2023 line-up.

Ellie has now returned to acting and appears on stage in the production of Cluedo 2.

The former Coronation Street star, 23, appeared on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday and revealed she is in touch with Vito, 31, every day, even though their Strictly journey has come to an end.

Ellie also laughed off the idea that they were ever more than friends after host Ed Balls said: “We all thought there was a love interest?”

The pair bagged the coveted glitter ball in December and went on tour across the country with the rest of the 2023 line-up

“I think when you dance with someone you’re together pretty much 24/7 and we’re just the best of friends. I’m so lucky to have him as my dance partner. We just really understood each other,” Ellie said.

‘He was even more emotional than me, especially during the final. I thought, ‘You’re spending too much time with me now.’

Susanna Reid asked, “Is it true that you speak to Vito every day?”, to which Ellie replied, “Yes, I have spoken to Vito every day since September.”

Ellie also revealed that she keeps the glitter ball in the kitchen of her parents’ home, while her dad takes a selfie with it whenever anyone comes over.

The actress revealed her romance with EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier, 20, earlier this month, which began during the live Strictly tour, and has now moved to London.

Last week, Ellie hit back at trolls asking ‘where is Vito Coppola’ on her social media, amid her blossoming romance with Bobby.

The actress shared a sweet selfie with Bobby after he saw her make her stage debut in Cluedo 2 at the Richmond Theater last week.

But some of Ellie’s fans didn’t seem to support her new romance with Bobby, as some asked: “Where’s Vito?” under the Instagram post.

The former Coronation Street star, 23, appeared on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday and revealed she is in contact with 31-year-old Vito every day

Ellie appeared in the show alongside Jason Durr, who also stars in the stage production of Cluedo

Ellie also laughed off the idea that they were ever more than friends after host Ed Balls said: “We all thought there was a love interest?”

Ellie has now returned to acting and appears on stage in the production of Cluedo 2 (pictured at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre)

Last week, Ellie hit back at trolls asking ‘where is Vito Coppola’ on her social media, amid her blossoming romance with Bobby

The Strictly champion hit back by sharing a photo of Vito on her page. She said: ‘Love this man dearly. Men and women can be friends and love each other as FRIENDS…just say x’

Some of Ellie’s fans didn’t seem to support her new romance with Bobby, as some asked ‘where’s Vito?’ under the Instagram post

Ellie hit back by sharing a photo of Vito on her page and saying: ‘I love this man very much. Men and women can be friends and love each other as FRIENDS…just say x’

The Coronation Street actress added: ‘@vitocoppola you have the cutest face.’

It comes after it was revealed Ellie has ‘moved to London’ amid her blossoming new relationship.

The former Coronation Street actress lives in the capital where Bobby lives with his father after rekindling a romance during the Strictly Come Dancing live tour.

Ellie’s cousin, actress Brooke Vincent, said she plans to meet her in London on Thursday during an appearance on This Morning.

She said: ‘I’m seeing her tonight and she’s moved to London.’

Brooke added: “I could never do Strictly again since she won, she did a great job. You get tired of saying how proud you are.”