VITO Coppola is one of Strictly Come Dancing's many professional dancers.
But who is he and when did he join the popular programme? From his impressive dancing achievements to his social media presence - here’s everything you need to know about the Strictly Come Dancing star.
Who is Vito Coppola?
Vito Coppola, born September 27, 1992, is an Italian dancer and choreographer.
He is best known for his work as a professional dancer on the 16th series of Italian dance competition Ballando con le Stelle, as well as serving as a pro partner on the popular UK-based dancing competition, Strictly Come Dancing.
The Strictly star has danced since the age of six - and was winning national championships just four years later at the age of 10.
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What dancing competitions has he won?
Vito’s career highlights include being an 11-time Italian Latin American Champion.
He is also a three-time World Championship finalist and European Cup Winner.
In 2021, Vito left the competition world as one of its highest ranking athletes, after competing in and winning Ballando con le Stelle, the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing.
When did he join Strictly Come Dancing?
In 2022, Vito joined Strictly Come Dancing as one of four new professional dancers.
Announcing the news on social media, the BBC said: "Welcome Carlos, Lauren, Michelle and Vito who join the show and become part of the biggest pro line-up in #Strictly history!"
Speaking about signing up to the show, Vito previously told the BBC: “I am really excited to become part of this family."
He added: "I cannot wait to start this new adventure and to challenge myself. Strictly sto arrivando! (or: Strictly I am coming!)."
During his first Strictly Come Dancing stint, Vito competed for the Glitterball trophy alongside singer, rapper and presenter Fleur East.
Despite it being their first time on the show, Vito and Fleur danced all the way to the final, where the pair placed as runners-up.
In 2023, the professional dancer returned to the competition once more, this time partnering with TV star Ellie Leach.
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Can I follow Vito on Instagram?
Strictly Come Dancing star Vito is an avid user of the social media platform Instagram.
As of December 2023, Vito boasts an impressive 264K fans and followers on the popular photo-sharing platform - where he regularly shares Strictly snaps.
According to his Instagram bio, the dancer has three ‘loves’ - food, animals and sport.
Aside from sharing a glimpse of his life on Instagram, Vito also keeps fans and followers up-to-date over on his YouTube Channel.
At the time of writing, the professional dancer, who first joined the social media channel in December 2012, shares clips with over 2,000 subscribers.
