Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola took Strictly Come Dancing followers down reminiscence lane as they re-created a clip from their first-ever rehearsal on Instagram.
The previous dance companions reunited forward of the brand new season of Strictly, sharing a playful clip lip-syncing to a comedic scene from The X Issue and sparking followers to flood to the feedback to share their laughter.
“We began our first rehearsal one yr in the past with a humorous reel and we’re going to begin our final rehearsal in the identical means… #theaubergineteam,” wrote Vito.
“I am not going to lie… we’ve got filmed it about seven instances or extra as a result of we saved laughing at one another.”
Declaring his love for Ellie, Italian dancer Vito added: “Love you babyyy,” to the top of his caption, leaving followers to take a position about their relationship standing.
“That is hilariously humorous,” started one fan. “From a COUPLE so appropriate with one another, don’t suppose anybody may paint an image displaying a lot love…”
One other fan wrote; “Love you too, you’re so cute collectively,” whereas a 3rd added: “You two are simply so lovable.”
Ellie and Vito captured the hearts of the nation as they soared by to the ultimate of Strictly Come Dancing in 2023, lifting the Glitterball after they had been topped the winners of the BBC dance competitors.
The actress, 23, who rose to fame taking part in Faye Windass in Coronation Avenue, shares an extremely shut relationship with Strictly star Vito, 32, and their on-screen chemistry in addition to their public shows of affection added gas to hypothesis that their dance partnership was one thing extra.
Regardless of their professions of affection, Ellie and Vito insist they’re simply pals, with the actress confirming the standing of their relationship in an Instagram submit shared throughout the Strictly tour earlier this yr.
“Love this man dearly,” wrote Ellie, including a crimson coronary heart emoji. “Women and men might be pals and may love one another AS FRIENDS… simply sayin x.”
She added: “@vitocoppola you have got the cutest face.”
Whereas there are many circumstances of Strictly love tales blossoming from the present, Ellie and Vito have remained agency on their stance that their ‘love’ is only platonic.