27 April 2024 , 21:55
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Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola left their fans shocked and stunned when they shared a photo that many felt showed they are morphing into each other.
The 23-year-old soap actress and the 31-year-old Italian dancer strutted their way to glory in the 2023 season of Strictly Come Dancing where they lifted the glitterball trophy together in a tantalising grand finale last December. Throughout the 2023 contest, rumours raged that the pair had developed a romantic relationship alongside their professional one - although the pair themselves have long denied this.
Now a new social media post has sent fans wild as many have noted a shock similarity between Ellie and Vito - with some suggesting the image makes them look like siblings while others say it is proof they are soulmates. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Ellie shared a snap of herself leaning against Vito while they both smiled and gazed at the cameras.
She shared a caption stating: “Spending time with people who are good for your soul. Love you @vitocoppola.” The image sparked a flurry of debate and commentary - and some fans inevitably urged the pair to embark on a romance together.
Ellie and fellow Strictly contestant Bobby Brazier sparked romance rumours earlier this year (Anthony Harvey/REX/Shutterstock)
Ellie and Vito won the 2023 season of Strictly Come Dancing (PA)One follower remarked: “They do say your soul mates look very similar together both stunning together.” And another wrote: “You're actually morphing into each other!! They say that men & women who look similar are very well suited…”
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Other stunned fans remarked: “Never realised how similar you look to each other until this photo!” And another commented: “Gorgeous photo of you both what a wonderful friendship.” While further fans thought the image suggested a family resemblance, with one writing: “You look like brother and younger sister.” And another typing: “You two would definitely pass off as Siblings.”
The affectionate snap also set the imaginations of many followers ablaze as many urged the couple to change the nature of their friendship to a more romantic one. Just one example of many comments simply stated: "Please get together."
Ellie’s caption has been viewed by some as something of a snub to rumoured ex-boyfriend Bobby Brazier. The Corrie star reportedly grew close to the 20-year-old EastEnders actor when they were on the Strictly Live Tour earlier this year. Cynics have suggested Ellie’s caption could have suggested she prefers spending time with her dance partner rather than her fellow soap performer.
A source previously told The Sun that the romance between the young duo quickly burned out following the conclusion of the 2024 Tour which concluded back in February. The source claimed: "Love blossomed between them when they were in close quarters on the tour, but once that ended they both spent much less time together.
"That gave them space to think about the future, which is likely to take them in very different directions over the coming year or two. So they decided the best thing to do was quit while they were ahead and while they were still pals, because they both really cherish the friendship they have."