Rehearsals for week three of Strictly Come Dancing are now in full swing, with the surviving dance couples working extra hard to ensure they put on a flawless performance for the judges and the viewing public this Saturday.
And spin-off show Strictly - It Takes Two has this week been revealing the dances that each couple will be performing. In an exclusive preview on Wednesday's episode, viewers got to see some of the couples rehearsing their routines.
Coronation Street star Ellie Leach and professional dancer Vito Coppola will be taking on the Viennese Waltz. Ellie said: "The only thing I know about the Viennese Waltz is that it is ballroom and it requires a lot of spinning." As Ellie appeared to be slightly disorientated during a moment in rehearsals when she was spun around by Vito, her dancing partner said: "It [Viennese Waltz] is very dynamic, forward, back, left and right can see Ellie's eyes are crossing like she doesn't know where she is. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. He added, smiling, "Viennese Waltz is such a beautiful dance.
We need to push but at the same time, stay relaxed, chilled and smile." Ellie appeared to have nailed it by the end though, with Vito telling a smiling Ellie "now you did correct." Ellie is becoming the 'front runner' for many Strictly fans, as she is one of the favourites to win, already.
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