The Strictly Come Dancing winner was flooded with praise as she marked a special occasion
Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach was flooded with support as she celebrated a special occasion. The former Coronation Street star regularly shares updates from her happy life away from the screen.
It was a big weekend for the Glitterball winner as she celebrated her 24th birthday. Ellie received a gushing message from her professional partner, Vito Coppola, who she won the 2023 edition of Strictly alongside.
He took to Instagram and said: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BABY @ellielouiseleach BE ALWAYS THE AMAZING PERSON YOU ARE. LOVE YOU SO MUCH. Wish you only beautiful things, because as I say BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE DESERVE BEAUTIFUL THINGS.
"You know everything and just a reminder: no matter when or where you are…If you need me I’m here!" Ellie took to the the comments to issue a heartfelt tribute to the Italian performer.
She said: "these pics are the cutest!!!!!! love you." She also re-shared the gushing post on her own Instagram channels with the caption: "My best mate."
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Fans swooned over the snaps shared on Vito's social media platforms as Fiona said: "The 2nd last photo, is beautiful. True love in its form."
Kerry commented: "You too are so cute. Happy Birthday Ellie." Dawn commented: "They have got a brilliant friendship which is very rare these days."
Ellie and Vito have maintained their close friendship since their time on Strictly ended. They reunited earlier this month to host a special dance class in honour of International Women's Day.
Vito has been hosting the dance classes across the country with head judge Shirley Ballas, who hails from Wallasey. Ellie stepped in to replace Shirley for the event on March 8.
Vito channelled his inner Shirley as he shared her advice in a clip posted on Instagram from the classes. He said: "We didn’t realise @shirleyballas was on the Women’s Day class Thank you all for dancing with us this International Women’s Day!"
Shirley took to the comments and said: "Omg, hilarious. Hope you all had fun." Vito posted: "I HAD THE BEST TIME!!! Thank you sooo much for this beautiful class."
