Strictly star celebrates victory at local pub
Ellie Leach has been spotted celebrating her Strictly Come Dancing victory at her local.
Ellie was joined by her family as they headed for a roast at The Boot Sarratt, in Rickmansworth yesterday.
A fellow pub goer said: “No one knew Ellie was coming in for lunch – she just made a very low key arrival with her family.
“People were very surprised to see a Strictly winner just tucking into her Sunday lunch.”
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Ellie’s emotional message to Vito after Strictly win
On Saturday night, hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announced that Ellie Leach had won Strictly Come Dancing 2023 and the soap star immediately broke down in tears.
Fighting back her tears, Ellie said: “I actually genuinely cannot believe this.”
Turning to her professional partner Vito Coppola, who was also in tears, she said: “For once you’re crying more than me.”
She then pointed at the Glitterball Trophy and whispered to Vito: “This is for you.”
Ellie and Vito finally address romance rumours after Strictly win
One of the central stories of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 where the whispers of a blossoming romance between Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola.
Now, the pair have finally addressed those claims following their victory on Saturday night.
Speaking on ITV’s This Morning, Ellie said: “Honestly, we’ve just been having the most amazing time dancing and we’ve built a really strong bond and a friendship that will last forever.”
Vito echoed: “We have a really beautiful bond, a good bond. When you see a person and you connect with a person straight away.
“I’m a very first impression and when we met, we had that feeling that we knew each other for so long.
“I’m so so lucky to have you in my life.”
‘We’re going to keep dancing’
While this year’s series of Strictly has come to an end, Vito has no plans to stop dancing with Ellie Leach.
The couple appeared on ITV‘s This Morning today as they opened up about their time on Strictly.
Speaking from the couch, Vito said: “We’re never going to stop, we’re going to keep dancing.”
In pictures: The moment Ellie was crowned champion
Ellie Leach took home the Glitterball Trophy during Saturday night’s explosive final.
A favourite from the very beginning, Ellie’s journey captured the hearts of the British public as she danced her way to victory.
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