BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola declares love and sparks reaction in Ellie Leach reunion

Vito Coppola has once again declared his love for Ellie Leach as the pair were seen reunited amid the news series of Strictly Come Dancing. Ellie appears to have made a special effort to mark her former dance partner's recent birthday.

The Italian dancer turned 32 on Sunday (September 27) and it appears Ellie was able to celebrate with him during a break from training for the BBC One dance contest alongside new dance partner Sarah Hadland.

Taking to Instagram, the actress shared a snap of herself with her arms wrapped around Vito as he reciprocated the move. They could be seen standing inside with 'Happy Birthday' banners just behind them.

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The former Coronation Street star simply wrote alongside the post: "celebrating you @vitocoppola," adding a red love heart emoji. Quickly responding to the post, Vito gushed: "Oh Babyyyyy. Love youuuuuuuuuu."

He also shared the post to his own Instagram Story and said: "My Lulù. Thank you sooo much. Love you sooo much," before adding the Coldplay track 'Viva La Vida'.

But Ellie's post quickly sparked a reaction amongst her followers, as it often does when she's seen alongside her fellow Strictly winner after they lifted the Glitterball trophy together at the end of the 2023 series in December.

@patmason656 said: "So lovely to see you both together lets see more of this you are beautiful together." @gailygaily69 commented: "This friendship is something else." @gail.brown74 wrote: "You 2 are just adorable.. love you both."

@carolhodgson6 shared: "My heart is happy again, you are back together celebrating vitos birthday, never loose touch. Friends together, love love love." @hilarymallen replied: "I love you two together. This friendship is real." @sharonaungier posted: "You two are so cute." @maureenstephenson71 added: "Lovely seeing you both together great photo."