Fans were left in "tears" after Strictly winners Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola shared a heart-warming moment.
The two wowed fans on their way to lift the Glitterball on the latest season of the BBC contest. Being the favourites to win, they went head to head with Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell and Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin earlier this month.
Just days before Christmas, Ellie and Vito appeared on a special Instagram Live together as thousands of fans tuned in. They said the live was dedicated to all those who have supported them as they welcomed questions from the public.
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But after the live, Ellie and Vito shared a heart-warming video they had taken a week ago before the Strictly Come Dancing final. The pair were seen cuddling as an emotional Ellie was fighting back tears.
In the video, she said: "This is our last time in the training room on Strictly Come Dancing 2023."
She added: "I've had the most incredible journey with the most incredible partner and I feel very, very lucky and grateful."
Vito said: "I'm so so proud of the woman you are, of the beautiful person you are inside and outside. You cannot imagine how proud you've made me and all the people who love you and I hope you are proud of yourself."
And the emotional video had many people in tears.
Co-star Sally Ann Matthews wrote: "OMG I love this. I already miss you both. Please can you come and dance in my kitchen." As dancer Gorka added: "You guys", coupled with a sad emoji.
And the support came pouring in from fans. One person commented: "I’ve never felt more invested in a couple's friendship/relationship. I love you both so much. Now just get married……. Please?"
Another wrote: "Okay why am I crying?" A third said: "Got me bawling again, you guys, gonna miss seeing you dance each week. Thank you for entertaining me and everyone."
A fourth added: "Such a special couple who brought joy to us all every week. So emotional very pleased you lifted that Glitterball it was well deserved."
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