The Coronation Street star has reflected on her incredible journey to lifting the Glitterball
Former Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach is feeling emotional after she handed over her crown. The Coronation Street star lifted the glitterball last year after her incredible chemistry with Vito Coppola captured the hearts of fans.
The 23-year-old was in attendance at the showpiece event this weekend as the 2024 winners were officially crowned. Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell were announced as winners after a final many viewers branded as one of the best ever.
Elie was honoured to have been followed by such deserving winners as she shared a message this morning. She told her followers on Instagram: “Strictly Come Dancing is such a special place and I am over the moon that Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell lifted that trophy this year.
“An absolute pleasure to watch and an even bigger pleasure to know, the worthiest winners ever.” Today marks the year anniversary since Ellie’s win and she has reflected on the triumph fondly today.
She shared a clip of her crowning moment, alongside the caption: “Emotional day for me today. The most amazing experience ever.” Ellie’s partner, Vito, also competed in this year’s final alongside Sarah Hadland.
They performed a Show Dance to Cabaret by Metropole Orkest, an American Smooth to Proud by Heather Small and a Cha Cha to Like A Prayer by Madonna. The final dance of the season saw them earn a perfect 40 and bring the curtain down on their partnership in style.
Although this was not enough to win the show, Vito also remained in high spirits after his final defeat. Just like Ellie, Vito couldn’t have been happier to hand over the title of reigning champion to Chris and Dianne.
In an announcement after the show, he said: “Super super happy and proud. Chris and Gorji you have been amazing. I love you two. You have been pure joy and sunshine since day one.
“Thank you for you have created something beautiful special and unique. I think I have never cried so much happy tears. Love love love you.”
Ellie Leach was thrilled to hand over the crown of reigning Strictly Come Dancing champions to Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell
Fans following the show on social media platform X were thrilled with how gracious Vito was in defeat. Lisa said: “How can you not love Vito, I mean he is the human equivalent to a Golden Retriever, he was happier for Chris and Dianne than I think Chris and Dianne were.”
Brogan added: “I also love how genuinely happy the other finalists were for Chris and Dianne. Like did you see how Vito was literally bouncing in the air.”
