Strictly fans convinced Ellie Leach ‘confirmed romance with dance partner Vito’ as pair post emotional tributes

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans think Ellie Leach has just confirmed her romance with pro partner Vito Coppola.

The 22-year-old had fans speculating about a potential romance after the pair appeared to grow close on the show.

Ellie shared a Polaroid snapshot on Instagram capturing her triumphant moment on the show as she was announced the winner of Strictly.

She captioned the post: “To the most wonderful partner I could have ever asked for. Words cannot describe how much love and admiration I have for you.

“When we first met I had an immediate calming feeling with you, considering how high energy you are I don’t know how this was possible but it was.

“I immediately felt safe with you and i was so excited to see how our journey would end up.”

Ellie added: “You are the reason we lifted that glitterball trophy and you are the reason why my life has changed for the better! love you always partner.”

Vito commented: “I have enjoyed and loved every single day and week we had.. and..this is just the beginning Lulú.”

One fan commented: “Absolutely made up for both of you. ( now please can you guys get togetherrrrrr just for us? so well deserved.”

Another added: “Now we need the wedding.”

A third penned: “So glad you both won, I said you guys from week 1 when I saw you first dance together. PS I HOPE THE RUMOURS ARE TRUE AND YOU ARE A COUPLE.”

A fourth wrote: “Made for each other x.”

Throughout the series, speculation about their romantic involvement have persisted, fuelled by moments such as a shared snapshot of them napping together and a collection of affectionate pictures where they were cosily cuddled up.

On Saturday night the Coronation Street star beat Layton Williams and EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier to claim the top spot after three long months of training.

Ellie and Vito joined Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle on ITV‘s This Morning on Monday morning.

Josie asked the pair: “I’ve got to ask because the chemistry between you is magic. We’ve seen you on that dancefloor and it was so beautiful to watch. Is there any romance between you guys.

“Is the rumours true or not?”

Ellie laughed and replied: “Honestly, we’ve just been having the most amazing time dancing and we’ve built a really strong bond and a friendship that will last forever.”

Vito also echoed: “We have a really beautiful bond, a good bond. When you see a person and you connect with a person straight away.”

Craig appeared to read between the lines and said: “There’s 100 per cent romance, 100 per cent…I can see it.”

Ellie and Vito quickly exclaimed: “No, no.”