BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans predict Vito Coppola final as move for Sarah Hadland results in plea

Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola and Sarah Hadland
-Credit: (Image: Vito Coppola Instagram)


Vito Coppola and Sarah Hadland have already been earmarked for the Strictly Come Dancing 2024 final as they revealed their team name for the first time. The duo are one of the 15 couples taking part in the BBC One dance contest this year.

Fans were left thrilled as the class of 2024 was officially welcomed into the iconic ballroom last Saturday night (September 14) by hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman during the colourful and energetic pre-recorded launch show.

It was also the time that the pairings for this year's run of the competition were revealed and it was confirmed that actress Sarah would be taking part in Strictly's 20th anniversary year with reigning champion Vito.

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Speaking about taking part in the show, Sarah said: "I am a [Strictly] superfan, I’d be taking it very seriously if I was at home! Depending on which WhatsApp group I was with, you wouldn’t be able to talk during the dances, that’s a very strict rule. You just have to be making lots of mental notes, lots of predictions!"

Meanwhile, when Claudia asked Vito if he thinks he can win again he said: "Honestly you know I love to enjoy and live in the moment and the present. Sarah and me have the same energy. I see Sarah as sparkling water, bubbly. We are going to live this journey as a bubble!"

Sarah and Vito has since been training for the first live show this Saturday (September 21) and have already been earning a following on social media thanks to their joyful partnership - which they've now given a name.

Sharing a video on Instagram, Vito confirmed the big reveal by filming himself and Sarah tucking into a popular Italian desert, which Celebrity MasterChef finalist Vito seemingly made himself, and one bite almost forcing Sarah to her knees before she branded it "insane".

The clip then made sense as Vito captioned the post: "TEAM TIRAMISÙ. Here we come!!! Tirami-su = Pick-me-up," continuing the theme of unusual team names after he and former dance partner Ellie Leach called themselves 'Team Aubergine'.

Vito revealed how he welcomed Sarah to her latest day of training -Credit:Vito Coppola Instagram
Vito revealed how he welcomed Sarah to her latest day of training -Credit:Vito Coppola Instagram

Vito has since followed up the post with a new video in which he could be seen arriving at their training room for 8am where he then got stuck into cleaning the floors before making a cup of tea for Sarah ready for her arrival. Captioning the post, he wrote: "I decided to make the best welcome to Trilly and also let’s surprise her with her favourite treat ever!!! Let’s start the day in the best way."

And as well as predicting Vito and Sarah could be a winning couple, fans were pleading with Vito to go and clean their floors. @fanny_lane52 said: "Oh Vito. You make me smile so much. Please can you come and clean my floors and make me a cuppa. Have great day training, Trilly is lucky to have you." @jenny_1707 wrote: "Well, with yummy treats like that you will be dancing all the way to the final."

@allyans58 commented: "What a beautiful start to the day! Rehearsals all day with lovely Vito and a cup of tea made with love. Team Tiramisu we love you." @janemorris1226 gushed: "OMG You are the best. Can you move in with me? I love you. Go team tirimasu." @joannamac39 added: "You are definitely a morning person! Please feel free to come and clean my floors."