Strictly Come Dancing champion Ellie Leach has shared insights into her tight-knit bond with dancing partner Vito Coppola, following their victorious run on the previous year's contest.
The show, since then, has been overshadowed by scandals, one involving Amanda Abbington who alleged misconduct by her dance partner Giovanni Pernice.
Amanda dropped out early from the competition, and not long after, Giovanni departed amid her complaint about his behaviour.
A formal investigation by the BBC commenced into the dancer's conduct, after three celebrities reportedly filed complaints against him, but Giovanni has "vowed to clear his name". READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood confesses 'nerves' as he unveils new look for 2024 series In a separate incident, Zara McDermott publicly addressed a moment during rehearsals when her dance partner Graziano Di Prima "kicked her".
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