Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left in shock after a detail about Vito Coppola's time on the show has come to light. The Italian dancer joined the hit show back in 2022.
Prior to his appearances in the BBC One dance contest, Vito worked as a dancer on the Italian version of The Masked Singer. In 2021, he joined the Rai 1 Italian dance television series Ballando con le Stelle as a professional for the 16th season where he was partnered with the singer and actress Arisa, and the pair were crowned winners of the series.
The following year he headed to the UK having signed up for Strictly alongside fellow pro dancers Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley and Michelle Tsiakkas, and was partnered with Fleur East and the pair made the final, losing out to eventual winners Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystał. READ MORE: Gemma Atkinson admits latest Gorka Marquez countdown after 'fighting tears' over update He then returned to the show in 2023 where he was paired with former Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach and the two of them eventually went on to win the series.
Now, Strictly's reigning champion is on track to make another final, if he and his celebrity dance partner Sarah Hadland can get past the upcoming semi-final, set to take place this Saturday night (December 7).
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