BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola's three-word message to Ellie Leach after 'crying her eyes out'

Vito Coppola had just three words for Ellie Leach as she admitted to 'crying her eyes out' while looking back at their Strictly Come Dancing journey. It was December when the pair were stunned to hear they had won the BBC One dance contest.

Following her success in the hit dance show, Ellie landed her first stage role in the play Cluedo 2 - The Next Chapter and hit the ground running following the end of the Strictly tour in February, while Vito carried on with life on the road alongside his fellow dancers in the Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals tour.

The pair have, however, since winning Strictly 2023 enjoyed a few reunions but it appears her Strictly journey coming to end is still an emotional subject as she found herself watching videos fans had made from their time in the show together as well as other clips since the end of the show when they've reunited.

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Sharing a clip from Vito's vlog on her Instagram Story on Thursday (June 20), Ellie said: "I spend my days watching these edits. Sometimes I laugh, sometimes I cry. It's great entertainment."

The former Coronation Street star then shared a video which featured a clip of the last video the pair filmed together on the Strictly Live tour as they prepared for the last show together. "I also cried my eyes out this morning watching this," Ellie said before another admission to her fans.

"I've watched all of our dances over and over again but I've only ever watched our showdance once. I was so mad with myself that the ending didn't go to plan and so I just didn't want to watch it. But this clip makes me feel really proud of what we did, the bond that we built and the trust we have in each other is so wonderful and although it didn't go to plan on the night, I'm so proud that we continued to take risks every week."

Ellie, who shot to fame playing Faye Windass for more than a decade in ITV's Corrie, added: "Thank you all for always supporting us. It brings me so much joy to watch these clips and remember the time we had."

Vito has since reposted the sweet Instagram Story as he added his own words, declaring his love for his co-star and friend.. He wrote in view of his fans and followers to Ellie: "Love you baby" followed by a red love heart emoji.

It comes after Ellie and Vito were both left speechless and delighted as they were given some exciting news. It was revealed that Ellie and Vito have been named among the nominees at this year's National Reality TV Awards.

The former soap star and Italian dancer have received a nod in the Best Performance in a Reality TV Show category where they are up against Britain's Got Talent 2024 winner Sydnie Christmas, Brad Kella from Channel 4's The Piano and The Masked Singer stars Lemar and Alex Brooker.

Sharing the news to his Instagram Story, Vito said: "Omg. Cannot believe this! We have been nominated. Thank you so much. For supporting and voting for us please go on this page, click the link and tick our names." He added: "Babyyy @ellielouiseleach This is a surprise. We didn't expect that." Ellie then reshared Vito's post to her own Instagram Story and said:" Didn't expect this at all!!!!!! Visit the @nationalrealitytvawards page to vote."