Ellie Leach appeared to be in a cheerful mood as she headed to rehearsals with Vito Coppola in Manchester on Wednesday.
The 22-year-old Coronation Street actress worked with the 31-year-old Italian dancer in the 2023 series Strictly Come Dancing and was hit with romance rumors.
And Ellie smiled as she stepped out for her final training session with Vito, chatting happily with him throughout the outing.
She cut a casual figure in a gray sweater and black leggings, which she paired with brown loafers and a black leather jacket.
Ellie, who plays Faye Windass in Coronation Street, kept her essentials in a large olive handbag and also carried a large shopping bag.
All smiles: Ellie Leach appeared to be in a happy mood as she headed to rehearsals in Manchester with Vito Coppola on Wednesday
Romance? The 22-year-old Coronation Street actress worked with the 31-year-old Italian dancer in the 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing and was hit with romance rumors
She smiled and laughed with Vito, who cut a relaxed figure in blue jeans and an olive green jacket with leather-look sleeves.
He wore black boots and carried his belongings in a large brown duffel bag as he prepared for another busy day of rehearsals.
Her latest appearance comes after Ellie opened up about her close friendship with Vito as romance rumors continue to circulate.
The speculation started due to the on-screen chemistry between them when Vito gave Ellie cute nicknames like “my baby”, “my Lulu” and a “diamond” while training together.
Ellie also added “I love you” to messages to Vito on social media, while former co-star Amanda Abbington called them a “beautiful couple” on Instagram.
And Ellie gushed about having the “most wonderful time” with Vito as she spoke about their close bond.
She 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 struggled a little with confidence, but he says, “You can do it!” I didn’t know I had that ass. This is the side I didn’t know I had.”
Ellie also recently addressed the romance rumors swirling around her and Vito and tried to downplay their closeness.
Grinning: And Ellie smiled as she stepped out for her final training session with Vito, chatting happily with him throughout the trip
Close: The speculations started due to the on-screen chemistry between them when Vito gave Ellie cute nicknames like “my baby”, “my Lulu” and a “diamond” while training together.
Kiss: Ellie also recently addressed the romance rumors swirling around her and Vito, trying to downplay their closeness when she approached him and kissed her on the cheek
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.”
Ellie is single after splitting from boyfriend of five years Reagan Pettman in May and said she was “strictly” after being “cheated on”.
Vito is also single after splitting from his ex-girlfriend Arisa last year. The dancer won the Italian version of Strictly in 2021.