BBC Strictly's Vito brands Ellie Leach 'so passionate' as pair continue to fuel romance rumours

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If there's one couple taking Strictly Come Dancing by storm this year, it's got to be Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola. Ever since the series began, the actress and professional dancer have been causing a stir on the status of their relationship.The pair, who are partnered up on this year's BBC dance competition, have faced a lot of speculation whether there's something romantic between the two - and now the 31-year-old has added fuel to these rumours by calling the Coronation Street star "so passionate." In an interview with Bella magazine, Vito said: "On Saturday night, there is a moment of the show where she just clicks and switches on.The mood, the feelings, and everything becomes alive and magical. "So for me, it's really enjoyable every single week teaching Ellie because she's a good student.

She wants to learn. She's very passionate. We go into competition mode. She's hungry of knowledge." In the same interview, Ellie - who is best known for her role as Faye Windass on the ITV soap - also admitted what she loves most about Vito. "The thing I love about you is when you get words wrong.

You know you've got it wrong, but you pretend that you haven't." Vito then repaid the compliment and gushed to Ellie: "I also love your sense of humour.

You're very funny." But this isn't the only time that the pair have led fans to believe they could be linked romantically as Vito’s exuberant hugs and kisses at the end of dances have also caused speculation the they are already an item.