BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach so excited as Vito Coppola can 'finally share' announcement

Ellie Leach was delighted as Vito Coppola shared an exciting career announcement.

The two were partnered up on the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing and thrilled fans on their way to lifting the Glitterball. Ellie has built on her Strictly success by returning to the world of acting as she is touring the country as part of the Cluedo 2 stage play.

Vito has revealed he is set to take on a new challenge as he has signed for the upcoming season of Celebrity Masterchef. He shared a snap in an apron as he said: "I am so excited and happy to finally share with you all that I will be one of the twenty contestants of this year’s season of @masterchefuk

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"I am thrilled to start this new incredible adventure. This is a once in a life experience and I will live it to the fullest, giving my maximum and putting as always my 110% of commitment and effort.

"My Nonno always says: “Vito do things with love and passion and you will never be wrong” I promise I will!

"I cannot wait to share this amazing journey with you step by step beautiful people! I love Food. I hope to make my family proud.

Ellie reshared the announcement as she said: "Yes, so excited for this." Fellow Strictly stars also rushed to the comments after the update.

Fleur East said: "Yes!!!! I've tasted your cooking though partner, you’re gonna need some practice." Nikita Kuzmin posted: "Yesssaaaaaa"

Dianne Buswell commented: "Yassssssssssss actually my mum has asked me to ask you about a recipe."

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