BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola makes gushing declaration of love as fans respond

Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola(Image: Vito Coppola Instagram)

Vito Coppola has been flooded with comments from fans after he made a gushing declaration of love, amid reports he's gone 'official' with his new girlfriend.

The Strictly Come Dancing star is currently travelling the country alongside fellow professional Dianne Buswell, performing their own show.

The pair revealed back in May 2024 that they would be going on their very own joint tour, titled Dianne and Vito: Red Hot and Ready, which comes from those behind the famous Burn The Floor.

It was last month that Vito and Dianne were watched by some of their Strictly pals as they performed at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London's West End, and more recently, Strictly pro Gorka Marquez and Vito's winning dance partner Ellie Leach watched them more locally in Manchester.

But away from what he's doing on stage, Vito has taken to social media with a gushing tribute to his brother, Jonathan, after it was previously teased that he makes an appearance in the show, albeit not in person.

Alongside a picture of the pair taken back at the start of the tour when Jonathan was on hand to support his brother, Vito wrote on Instagram: "Today I don't need many words to express what's in my heart:

"Happy birthday to you my little brother, you are the most important person in my life! I love you immensely and I would do anything for you @jonathan_copp."

Vito paid a gushing tribute to his brother, Jonathan, on his birthday(Image: Vito Coppola Instagram)

The birthday boy was quick to respond, as he comment on Vito's post: "Thank you very much brother, no need for words. Thank you very much to all of you." Dianne also shared her own message, as she wrote in the comments section: "Happy birthday brother. We love you."

Vito also took to his Instagram Story with a picture of the pair and said: "Happy birthday to the most important person of my life." And fans were quick to respond.

@vitocoppolaukfanpage said: "Beautiful tribute to your brother on the show, really did bring tears to my eyes." @eddo_official commented: "The most special moments. Make me cry every single time."

@ainepmchugh wrote: "Happy birthday to your beautiful brother. Such a strong bond between you. Beautiful to see, hope nobody ever breaks it." @maureenstephenson71 added: "Lovely tribute to your brother Vito you have a very special bond, happy birthday Jonathan."

Vito is reportedly loved-up with his new girlfriend(Image: Vito Coppola Instagram)

It comes amid reports he confirmed his relationship with his new girlfriend Valentina Sica by making it 'Instagram official' last week. The Italian star took to his Story to repost a selfie with Valentina while in Leicester ahead of his and Dianne's show.

In the sweet snap, the dancer donned a baby blue lemon print sweatshirt and co-coordinating white lemon print shorts as he pulled a cheeky pose alongside his rumoured love. He then shared another photo of the pair, taken in a lift, while in Liverpool on Monday (July 14).