Vito Coppola and his celebrity partner Ellie Leach have made a splash on Strictly Come Dancing 2023, impressing the judges each week with their dance routines.

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Along with Ellie Leach, the contestants will be aiming to follow in the footsteps of 2022 winner Hamza Yassin. Of course, they'd have no hope without their professional pairings.

European cup winner Vito Coppola, joined the Strictly Come Dancing professionals line-up in 2022 and fans have been obsessed with his dances ever since.

As the competition ramps up, here is what you need to know about Vito Coppola.

Who is Vito Coppola?

Vito Coppola
Vito Coppola. BBC/Ray Burmiston

Age: 30

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Job: Professional dancer

Instagram: @vitocoppola_real

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Vito is a professional dancer who has been performing from a young age. He's no stranger to dancing on TV either, and won the Italian version of Strictly in 2021 with pop star Arisa.

He has also appeared on Ballando con le Stelle (Dancing with the Stars), and is a three-time World Championship finalist and European Cup winner.

What has Vito Coppola said about Strictly Come Dancing?

Speaking about signing up to the series for 2022, Coppola said: "I am really excited to become part of this family."

He added: "I cannot wait to start this new adventure and to challenge myself. Strictly sto arrivando! (or: Strictly I am coming!)"

Who is Vito paired with on Strictly Come Dancing 2023?

Vito Coppola is paired with Coronation Street alum Ellie Leach on Strictly Come Dancing 2023.

When does Strictly Come Dancing 2023 air?

The fifth Strictly Come Dancing 2023 live show will air at 6:35pm on Saturday 21st October on BBC One, the BBC has confirmed.

It will be followed by the results show on Sunday 22nd October.

All the celebrities will be performing, the judges will be scoring, and the public will be voting.

Grab your sequins and get ready for another epic show!

Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday 21st October at 6:35pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The results show will air on Sunday 22nd October at 7:15pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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