STRICTLY Come Dancing’s Vito Coppola and Ellie Leach set tongues wagging tonight as they shared a kiss after their passionate Paso Doble.
Speculation about the nature of the pair’s relationship has been rife for weeks, with fans convinced they are more than just dance partners.
And that was further fuelled tonight after their red hot Paso to Faithless’s club classic Insomnia.
The pair provided a jolt of energy into what had been a tepid show up until that point.
There was plenty of attack and passion as the duo moved around the dancefloor with purpose.
Upon finishing the routine, Vito placed a hand on his partner’s cheek and pulled her in for a kiss, not once but twice.
One viewer wrote on X: “Loved that and Vito giving her a kiss at the end.”
Another said: “I love Ellie and Vito together, I really hope they are a couple.”
A third posted: “Ellie & Vito are adorable [love heart].”
A fourth said: “Are ellie and vito dating???!”
The judges loved the dance with Motsi Mabuse declaring it was her favourite dance of the series.
Head judge Shirley Ballas described it as “beautiful passion but not over the top”, adding “you got it right today”.
Even a dour Craig was impressed, telling Vito he had “excelled” this week.
The pair scored 37, with Motsi giving it top marks.
