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<\/p>\nStrictly\u2019s Vito Coppola has fuelled romance rumours with a sweet post saying how proud he is of his celeb partner Ellie Leach and the woman she is "becoming". <\/p>\n
The pair have been setting the dancefloor on fire for weeks, with fans of the BBC ballroom show saying they can almost feel the chemistry through their screens. And there has been a lot of speculation about a romance blossoming.<\/p>\n
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Vito and Ellie haven\u2019t confirmed the rumours, but the pro dancer\u2019s latest message to the Corrie actress has set tongues wagging again. The star shared a photo on Instagram of the couple almost locking lips in their latest dance, as he remarked on what \u201can intense week" they\u2019d had. \u201cWe enjoyed so much!\u201d he wrote. \u201cIt was different from the usual Argentine tango in different ways.. Lul\u00fa was the strong and independent woman who is in control.<\/p>\n
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"This journey is becoming more special every week. Through the dances and playing different characters we are able to discover many different sides of us, and I personally think that that\u2019s what life is, a journey to get to know ourselves better.\u201d He went on: \u201cI am so so proud of you @ellielouiseleach and the woman you are becoming. Weeks ago I met a girl, and now look at you and I am sure that you still have much more to show and much more to say Lul\u00fa.<\/p>\n
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\u201cEveryone is proud of you but mostly you have to be proud of yourself, because you and only you know all the sacrifices and the commitment needed to perform in that way, for someone who has never danced before. Brava Lul\u00fa keep going and let\u2019s keep danciiiiing.\u201d Ellie then replied: Thank you for being you @vitocoppola. I\u2019m so proud of our journey so far and I can\u2019t wait to continue dancing with you!!!!!!\u201d<\/p>\n
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Viewers have been gripped by Vito and Ellie\u2019s journey in the contest, with many calling them a \u201cbeautiful couple\u201d. \u201cOn fire!!!!\u201d one fan said after their latest dance, confessing: \u201cWhat I wouldn\u2019t do to have Vito look at me like that. I don\u2019t think it could have been any more intimate, intense and spicy,\u201d said someone else. "You can feel the chemistry, it's smoking," another viewer remarked.<\/p>\n
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