Ellie Leach was quick to issue a sweet message to former Strictly Come Dancing dance partner Vito Coppola as he added more silverware to his collection. The dancer no longer just has the Glitterball tropy to take pride of place at home after winning the BBC One dance show with the actress in December last year.

Strictly winner Vito Coppola crowned Celebrity MasterChef champion - MasterChef judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode praised the special dishes he created as he became the 19th person to lift the celebrity trophy.

Vito Coppola is one of the newest professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing and is already making a name for himself on British TV - here is everything you need to know about the Italian professio

Strictly Come Dancing champion Vito Coppola said he tried to be less 'full on' when he first met his Celebrity MasterChef co-stars, who he believes will be lifelong friends

Strictly Come Dancing champion Ellie Leach candidly said she is 'jealous' of comedian Sarah Hadland after the actress was paired with Vito Coppola for this year's show

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach appeared on Good Morning Britain to discuss her time on the launch show and was quizzed on the "different" atmosphere backstage