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Strictly’s Vito Coppola awkwardly dodges question on Ellie Leach romance as he says she’ll ‘be in his life forever’
VITO Coppola awkwardly dodged a question on his and Ellie Leach's rumoured romance during a new interview.
The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 31, and Coronation Street star Ellie, 22, have grown close after being paired up for this year's series.
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But Vito swerved addressing rumours they're more than just friends when they appeared on Tuesday's episode of Lorraine.
Lorraine Kelly said: "Both of you are single, everybody wants a romance, you're getting on incredibly well - clearly there's a bond there..."
Vito replied: "Not just Ellie, all of Ellie's family have become like another family for me. I've been so lucky because they are so wonderful."
Turning to Ellie, he continued: "Your mum does the best gravy, I ate the entire pot!";
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After turning back to Lorraine, Vito added: "So of course, friends and people who will stay in your life forever."
The duo set tongues wagging weeks ago thanks to their chemistry on the dance floor and their cosy displays off camera too.
And last week Vito and Ellie were pictured arm in arm on the promenade in Blackpool ahead of this weekend's live show from the Northern seaside town.
Body language expert Darren Stanton later said on behalf of : "Ellie and Vito are clear favourites in the competition, and I think that’s down to them having a journey.
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"They’ve had good weeks, and bad weeks, so for them to take feedback on board and really work as a team, is showing the public they have a real connection.
"Ellie has gone from strength to strength in terms of her confidence on the show.
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