Outright winners Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola continued to spark romance rumors as they got cozy during rehearsals for the tour on Friday.
There was a lot of speculation about the couple's relationship status during their time on the BBC show last year, and as the duo reunite in preparation for the tour, the chemistry between them still appears to be strong.
In addition to practicing dance, the 31-year-old Italian pro also appeared to be perfecting his hairstyling skills as he played with Ellie's brunette locks.
Vito made himself comfortable and tied the former Coronation Street star's hair into a bun for her before they went through their routine.
Vito looked deeply focused as he struggled with the bobble, while Ellie, 22, looked up at her partner.
Ellie Leach, 22, and Vito Coppola, 31, continued to fuel romance rumors as they got cozy during rehearsals for the Strictly tour on Friday
There was a lot of speculation about the couple's relationship status during their time on the BBC show last year, and as the duo reunite in preparation for the tour, the chemistry between them still appears to be strong
This comes after the couple were spotted returning to their north London hotel together on Wednesday evening.
Ellie wrapped herself up against the cold in a long leather jacket and a colorful scarf. She paired the outfit with baggy jeans and Ugg shoes.
Meanwhile, Vito also opted for a patterned scarf and carried a brown shoulder bag.
The couple also announced this week that they were getting matching tattoos.
When presenter Craig Doyle appeared on This Morning on Wednesday weeks after the show ended to talk about their “great relationship”, he asked bluntly: “Are they a couple?”
Vito replied: “We have a great relationship and will jokingly get each other tattooed, before we got to the final we promised each other we would get an eggplant tattoo.”
Ellie added: “We said if we made it to the final we would get a tattoo but that was just a joke, we didn't think we would make it!”
Vito continued: “In the end we decided to make a B with the body of an eggplant, because a B is a Brazilian insect. But that is a symbol of our connection.”
In addition to practicing dance, the 31-year-old Italian pro also appeared to be perfecting his hairstyling skills as he played with Ellie's brunette locks
Vito looked deeply focused as he struggled with the bobble, while Ellie, 22, looked up at her partner
The pair were then seen on hold as they practiced their routine
The couple looked very focused as they completed the steps
Both Ellie and Vito were overcome with emotion as they lifted the Glitterball trophy together in December
Ellie and Vito's latest posts come after they broke their silence on romance rumors when they appeared on This Morning last year.
Presenter Josie Gibson asked her: “I have to ask because the chemistry between you is magical.” We saw you on the dance floor and it was so beautiful to watch.
“Is there a romance between you?” Are the rumors true or not?'
Ellie then replied: “Honestly, we just had the most amazing time dancing and have built a really strong bond and a friendship that will last forever.”
Vito repeated: “We have a really nice bond, a good bond.” When you see a person and you immediately connect with them.
“I have a very first impression and when we met we felt like we had known each other for so long. 'I'm so lucky to have you in my life.'
Josie's co-host Craig Doyle then probed further, adding: “There's 100 percent romance, 100 percent… I can see it.”
Then Ellie and Vito quickly shouted, “No, no.”
Ellie continued: “We've been through so much together, we've spent every day together for the last three months.”
“So we’re really lucky to have this bond that we have and we’ll be friends for life.”
The couple also revealed this week that they were getting matching tattoos, but insisted there was no romance
The pair have been romantically linked since the start of the series before they were crowned champions in the glittering finale last month