This Morning fans were stunned when the show kicked off with a 'winners' sofa' on Monday.
Shortly after her I'm A Celebrity stint in Australia, Josie Gibson returned to co-host the ITV show with Craig Doyle.
After welcoming Josie back, the duo announced to viewers that they had several exciting guests in the studio.
I'm A Celebrity king of the jungle Sam Thompson and Strictly Come Dancing winners Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola were welcomed onto the sofa to be interviewed at the same time.
Speaking about the trio's appearance on the show, Josie said: “The team have prepared an epic show for my return because today we have the winners of two of the biggest shows on TV, right, it's the King of the Jungle, Sam Thompson.” and Strictly Champions Ellie and Vito.'
This Morning fans were stunned when the show kicked off with a 'winners' sofa' on Monday.
Shortly after her I'm A Celebrity stint in Australia, Josie Gibson returned to co-host the ITV show with Craig Doyle
As they left the studio cheering and clapping and sat down, Josie added: “Well done! “A sofa full of winners, I bet it was a whirlwind for you guys, wasn’t it?”
Sam was the first to answer, turning to Ellie and Vito and saying, “I actually watched you in the final, you did it. I also got to hold her glitter ball, which was fun.”
Craig quipped: “Let's talk about the moment you all experienced in the last week or so when your name was announced.”
Ellie said she was “speechless and grateful”, while Sam added it “felt like a dream”.
Viewers were left confused by the chaotic interview, with one writing: “Kinda annoying that Sam, Ellie and Vito's interviews aren't separate.”
Another said: “Sorry but why do we need them all together? Much rather Ellie and Vito do their own interview, the decline of This Morning continues.”
A third added: “Why are all three on at the same time? A bit strange.”
Ellie spoke about the low-key way she celebrated her win after Saturday night's final.
The former Coronation Street actress, 22, became the show's youngest ever winner when she beat Bobby Brazier and Layton Williams to the post by storming to victory with her dance partner and rumored boyfriend Vito Coppola, 31.
I'm A Celebrity king of the jungle Sam Thompson and Strictly Come Dancing winners Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola were welcomed onto the sofa to be interviewed at the same time
As they left the studio cheering and clapping and sat down, Josie added: “Well done! “A sofa full of winners, I bet it was a whirlwind for you guys, wasn’t it?”
Sam was the first to answer, turning to Ellie and Vito and saying, “I actually watched you in the final, you did it. I also got to hold her glitter ball, which was fun.”
Speaking about her win, Ellie revealed her celebrations: “I feel like it's never going to feel real.” “Yesterday I was like what's going on right now and laid in bed all day and had tea with my family drink.”
While Ellie headed out with her family, Vito admitted he “wanted to eat all day” – something Ellie stressed wasn't unusual.
The magazine show also featured Sam Thompson, who won I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here earlier this month, as he spoke about his own win, describing the moment as “the most amazing moment I've ever experienced”. .
During the show, shortly after her win, Ellie was spotted whispering a sweet message to Vito as they held up the glitterball trophy together.
After Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced their winners, the soap star immediately burst into tears of joy. She proudly gushed to Vito: “This is for you.”
Her heartfelt comment left the professional dancer almost speechless until he replied: “I mean that's like the icing on the cake, all the bruises and blisters, you were so amazing, you're on Strictly.”
“You represent Strictly. You are the diamond, you shine.'
Ellie broke her silence on her Strictly win as she paid an emotional tribute to Vito.
Speaking about what it was like to secure the Glitterball trophy, the soap star said: “Words can't describe how I'm feeling right now and I can't believe we've just won Strictly Come Dancing 2023 .”
“It was a life-changing opportunity and I had the time of my life every week dancing with Vito.” It was very special and the opportunity to do it with such a great teacher made it an experience that I will never forget.
Craig quipped: “Let's talk about the moment you all experienced in the last week or so when your name was announced.”
Viewers were left confused by the chaotic interview, with one writing: “Kinda annoying that Sam, Ellie and Vito's interviews aren't separate.”
“Thank you very much for that, Vito, and thank you for finding the dancer in me.” We couldn’t have won without the voting audience. A big thank you to everyone at home who answered the phone for us. We are happy about each and every one of you!
“Finally, I would like to say a big congratulations to all the finalists and the entire 2023 cast who are incredible and have accompanied me on this journey.”
Vito enthused: “This is incredible. Thank you to everyone who voted for us. We love you and it means a lot to us!” Ellie, my Lulu, I am so proud of you…
“I have seen how hard you have worked, the dedication and determination you have shown and how much you have grown as a person over the last three months.”
“We had the best time dancing together and I loved every second of it! Thank you for being the best dance partner and thank you to everyone who supported and voted for us every week!'
Ellie and Vito, who are rumored to be a couple, were both stunned when their names were announced and the soap star's family broke down in tears as they watched from the studio audience.
The former Coronation Street actress, 22, became the show's youngest ever winner when she beat Bobby Brazier and Layton Williams to the post by storming to victory with her dance partner and rumored boyfriend Vito Coppola, 31
The pair impressed throughout the finale, having performed a Pasa Doble, a Show Dance and finally an American Smooth (pictured).
The overwhelmed duo held back tears as they hugged each other before speaking to hosts Tess and Claudia.
“Actually, I really can't believe this,” a stunned Ellie muttered, before exclaiming that this was the first time she had seen Vito cry.
'This is for you!' Ellie told her partner, who said the win was just the icing on the cake before branding her a “diamond”.
They lifted the glitterball trophy as pyrotechnics sparked and confetti fell from the ceiling as they were lifted onto the shoulders of their former competitors.
The pair impressed throughout the finale, performing a Pasa Doble, a Show Dance and finally an American Smooth.