Strictly's Vito Coppola Awkwardly Dodges Questions About His Chemistry With Ellie Leach During A Live Appearance On ITV's Lorraine

Strictly’s CV Coppola awkwardly dodged questions about the chemistry and relationship between him and Ellie Leach during an appearance on ITV’s Lorraine on Tuesday.

The 31-year-old professional dancer dodged questions about his partnership with the Coronation Street stars, 22, as they remain favorites for the Strictly Glitterball.

Host Lorraine said: “You’re both single, everyone wants a romance, you get on incredibly well – there’s clearly a bond there…”

Vito replied: “Not just Ellie, Ellie’s whole family has become like another family to me. ‘I was so lucky because they are so wonderful.’

He turned to Ellie and continued: “Your mother makes the best sauce, I ate the whole pot!” So of course also friends and people who will remain in your life forever.”

Dodging questions: Strictly’s CV Coppola awkwardly dodged questions about the chemistry and relationship between him and Ellie Leach during an appearance on ITV’s Lorraine on Tuesday

Embarrassing: The professional dancer avoided questions about his partnership with the Coronation Street actresses as they remain favorites to win the Strictly Glitterball

Body language expert Darren Stanton, speaking on behalf of Betfair Casino, said their good performance in the competition was due to a “strong” relationship.

He explained: “Ellie and Vito are clear favorites in the competition and I think that’s because they’ve had a journey.”

“They had good weeks and bad weeks. So when they take feedback into account and really work together as a team, they show the public that they have a real connection.”

“Ellie has gone from strength to strength in terms of her confidence on the show. “Your relationship with Vito is incredibly strong.”

This came after Ellie gushed on the BBC show that she was having the “best time” with Vito.

The soap star spoke about her close friendship with the Italian dancer as romance rumors continue to circulate.

Speculation began thanks to their on-screen chemistry when Vito gave Ellie cute nicknames like “my baby,” “my Lulu” and a “diamond” while training together.

Ellie also added “I love you” to Vito’s messages on social media, while former co-star Amanda Abbington apparently accidentally outed the couple by calling them a “beautiful couple” on Instagram.

Lorraine said: “You’re both single, everyone wants a romance, you get on incredibly well – obviously there’s a bond…” Vito replied: “Not just Ellie, Ellie’s whole family has become like another family to her .” Me. Your mother makes the best sauce, I ate the whole pot!’

Speculation: It comes after Ellie gushes that she is having the “best time” with Vito as romance rumors continue to do the rounds thanks to their on-screen chemistry

Ellie told Closer: “I have the best time with Vito.” Not only does he teach me about dancing, but he also teaches me a lot about myself. He is very patient and knows that I can do things if he pushes me.

“Sometimes I don’t believe in myself and he believes in me.” I’ve always had a little self-confidence problem, but he was like, “You can do it!” I didn’t know I had that ass. This is the side I didn’t know I had.”

Ellie said they rehearse their weekly routine every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Such intensive training has seen the actress lose weight and loves the sparkly costumes – which are a far cry from the wardrobe of her Coronation Street character Faye Windass.

She said: “I’ve always struggled with body confidence. “Strictly has given me a new confidence that I never really had.”

Ellie is single after splitting from boyfriend of five years Reagan Pettman in May and said she was “strictly” after being “cheated on”.

Newly Single: Ellie is single after splitting from her boyfriend of five years, Reagan Pettman, in May.

Example: Vito is also single after breaking up with his ex-girlfriend Arisa last year. The dancer won the Italian version of Strictly in 2021 (pictured)

Vito is also single after splitting from his ex-girlfriend Arisa last year. The dancer won the Italian version of Strictly in 2021.

This came after Ellie also addressed the romance rumors between Vito and Vito and tried to downplay their closeness.

The actress told OK! magazine that her kisses with the professional dancer were just a sign of “deep friendship.”

She said, “It was just a kiss on the cheek.” “He gives me a kiss on the cheek every Saturday.”

She denied there could have been anything more, adding: “It was definitely an outrage.”