Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola Showdance to Jennifer Lopez Megamix ✨ BBC Strictly 2023

[@AndyG13GLA]

I’m still coming back to watch this Showdance with all those lifts - yes, even that final one. This was spectacular how they saved it & still came out in one piece.

[@julkasteven8198]

That was spectacular. Definitely one of the HARDEST routines on Strictly and one of the best Showdances I've seen. I'd still give a ten despite the tumble. But the score didn't matter because Ellie and Vito WON.

[@HuSanNiang]

A lot of difficult figures but you can still add more difficulties - look at Rene and Kathrin from the German Lets dance final show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5OvqoWsntFkh6M

[@_Moonlit_]

I’m by far more impressed with how she saved herself at the end then if she’d of done it perfectly, her quick thinking was more impressive than that lift could’ve ever been! Amazing! I don’t want her ever looking back at this and thinking she messed up or she wished she could’ve done better, she should watch this back and think damn I did THAT! Because Ellie honey… THAT SAVE WAS EVERYTHING! It’s already an iconic moment in Strictly history. My favourite from week one, so proud! 🩷

[@amyk9813]

How was the lift meant to go? Was she meant to fall?

[@mellybeetaylor8177]

Very well said!!

[@_Moonlit_]

​​@@amyk9813 No she wasn't meant to as the judges praised her for fast thinking and Vito for catching her, I would assume she was just meant to stand on his shoulders and that would've been the ending pose

[@classactsexpertiseandinspi4815]

Should an amateur with confidence issues(outlined on post dance interview) be asked to do a highly dangerous move like this on a live show - and be heard (at end of original VT) to APOLOGISE!!!! TO VITO for feeling SHE failed??? Mental and emotional manipulation, therefore abuse.

[@modmutha8608]

how on earth have you deduced that?

[@yoshidabeltran]

Quality of dancing, that's it!!! WoW that's definitely a 10!!!😮

[@ninclarke1357]

So glad they won! Superb together ❤️

[@TheGlynja]

Undoubtedly the riskiest and most wildly technical routine of the final with in-sync lifts galore, and to a very high tempo. I'd pay hard cash to see this again with them landing the final lift. Kudos to both of them for even attempting it let alone getting it 99.9% bang-on on the night.

[@laurasenz]

She has nothing to be sorry about-like others, I'm actually more impressed by how she came out of that fall than I would have been if it had gone perfectly. That was an *epically* difficult routine, and I'm actually blown away that someone who said she'd barely been exercising for the past few years was able to pull that off so well. The one mistake at the end didn't negate everything that came before it, and I'm just glad it didn't end in catastrophe, which it easily could have if she didn't have such sharp reflexes and Vito wasn't such a practiced performer.

[@laurasenz]

I'm also impressed that she recovered from what must have been an adrenaline-pumping shock to complete the American Smooth so well afterwards. Even seasoned dancers can get the shakes after a near miss like that. The speed at which they were performing, and the height she was at, if she'd fallen on her head-not good.

[@linzirainbow6577]

Ellie apologising at the end of the routine, when she and Vito managed to save what could have been a disaster. Kudos to her for doing fantastic lifts that we havent even seen from the pro female dancers. She had no dance experience yet every week produced a high quality performance with Vito by her side as teacher and partner. Incredibly worthy winners.

[@stephaniefenelon]

Absolutely amazing, could watch it over and over and over

[@tonkysue207]

Thank you Ellie and Vito...wonderful,and exciting💙

[@Tatlone]

This woman was the only one in the final to take real risks with her showdance. That was insane! Not even just the lifts and I could talk about those for days but the overall power, finesse, and trust between the two of them. This was a showdance! I loved all of the show dances from the night but everyone else played it safe. Ellie and Vito took a massive risk and I am so glad it paid off with a win.

[@mychilddoll7814]

Absolutely agree with you, the boys played it safe, Ellie wiped the floor with them!

[@janeelvidge5403]

Agree - hers was way harder than the others’ choreography

[@CorinnaMedland]

What rubbish. Layton did a back flip in his routine - and as far as I know he's not a 'professional' gymnast.

[@mychilddoll7814]

​@CorinnaMedland you mean Layton Williams "the English actor singer, dancer and musical theatre performer in the West End, known for playing the lead in Billy Elliot at the age of 12" so just a professional dancer on the West End then.......

[@stephenbrown2512]

@@CorinnaMedlandoh wow - a backflip for a professional dancer…impressive 😂😂 Ellie’s was far more difficult routine. That’s a fact !

[@remyoshea166]

I gave this a 10 BEST SHOWDANCE EVER

[@connorbirrane9545]

One of the best showdances ive ever seen

[@weronikapachocka4075]

It was SUCH a difficult choreography… It could have gone wrong in so many moments! What kind of faith U need to have in one another and what kind of partnership built to be able to perform like that…. WOW, I’m absolutely speechless and blown away! My favourites since day 1. Ellie, Queen, well deserved winning, BRAVA!! As I wrote couple of times before, Vito is an amazing teacher, choreographer and person. Such a sweetie, so happy for him too!! I believe that all female celebrities in future editions will pray to be paired up with him 🎉🎉

[@ScottRandolph-dd7dr]

❤ Salutations from coastal Mississippi. Truly a wonderful season. Amazing dance. 🎉

[@Jenna-nk7ml]

Now THIS is a show dance! For the past few years it felt like most showdances have been pale imitations of one, they used to be so over the top brilliant and daring and that's what Ellie's was! Vito & Ella aka Vella OWNED!

[@JoeTapper-uk9jc]

THE BEST DANCE ON STRICTLY OMG ELLIE LEACH! 🪩🪩🪩🪩 THE LIFT AT THE END DOES NOT MATTER 99% of people would have fallen on the floor BUT SHE DID NOT UNBELIEVABLE! 🪩✨🏆

[@del_ecuras1836]

That was amazing well done my girl from the beginning vitto you brought out the best in her

[@juliecrowe5252]

They were brilliant both of them

[@abbiecampfield8955]

She is such a brave girl, even when nearly falling from that height she had a smile on her face. These two trust each other so much ❤

[@lubnarahman4608]

That was a spectacular showdance. Well deserving the glitterball. Well done Ellie and Vito!

[@user-ex9eu2mq6y]

Well deserved winner, bravo!!

[@emerkelly2278]

She was amazing ❤ my winner They must have strong trust I love them She should be so proud ❤❤❤

[@jerushadaniels3115]

Outstanding Performance Ellie and Vito🎉🎉🔥🔥

[@lornamclellan1492]

The fact that Ellie attempted the final trick whilst wearing 4inch heels is no mean feat in its self. Bravo Ellie ❤

[@jwen9299]

Well said.❤

[@glenngarner7610]

Scary stuff having someone literally climb up your body wearing four inch heels lol But they were brilliant.

[@lilgeorge34]

Yes Ellies final dance was excellent...but Layton has been the better dancer every week.

[@glenngarner7610]

@@lilgeorge34 a competition and it's outcome that is in some measure affected by the opinions of a voting public can never have it's outcome taken for granted or indeed completely understood. For whatever reason more people had taken Ellie and Vito to their hearts. Every single contestant bought something special to the series and all too soon we had to say goodbye to them. Whether it's the first couple to leave or the pair who go on to lift the trophy, they all share their journeys with us and that's what Strictly is all about. X

[@nursenancy8253]

I wouldn't even be able to walk in those heels let alone dance and get on someone's shoulders 😮

[@NADEEMM-dw4tl]

What an extraordinary , magical and creative show dance! A lovely mix of everything presented so precisely! Deserved tens. The end wasn’t even bad she saved herself showing how much of a good dancer she truly is!

[@Amelie-sp3my]

Deserved the trophy 🏆❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉❤❤❤🎉

[@victoriagill6102]

Ah bless her she’s so sweet

[@gailedgley7229]

What an exciting Showdance!!! packed with striking poses, thrilling lifts, dramatic timing and tantalising lyrical bits. Ellie sure has attitude, fearlessness and focus. Both danced beautifully and together they smashed it. Blew me away. Ellie and Vito absolutely worthy winners.

[@samanthabaker2581]

Well done ellie and vito🎉🎉🎉 you deserved to win x

[@valentinazarkovic5525]

Perfect 😃😃😃 beautiful 😻❤️❤️❤️ chemistry 😍

[@rachaelparsons-edwards998]

Now that's what I call an amazing show dance, she so deserved to win!🎉

[@beata8118]

My favourite dance😊 Winners dance! 👑🕺🏻💃👏🏻👏🏻

[@purpleprincess4881]

best dance of the night even with the wobble

[@mariehamlin2939]

So pleased Ellie And Vito won,she was amazing,and she had a good teacher,all 3 couples were brilliant but Ellie and Vito deserved the Glitterball.❤😊xx.

[@LW-sb6yh]

Ellie has made me and I think everyone so proud with how far she's come and this dance made me tear up more than I'm proud to say but she is just incredible

[@ninclarke1357]

They were brilliant, mesmerising ❤️

[@Somedaysx]

Yes Ellie. What a performance. You’ve come so far from week 1, you should be proud of yourself. You’re my winner since day 1. Love you Ellie and Vito ❤️❤️

[@audspod1]

Worthy winners! I have loved Ellie and Vito from the beginning ❤👋👋👋

[@patdoe5242]

Congratulations to Ellie and Vito well deserved winners

[@maryannesenaviratne1639]

Very happy with the results congratulations to both of you. 🙏👍💞

[@beverleycatherall185]

Love you both Ellie you are prefecional you will go a long way good luck Girl 🎉❤xx

[@gailkearsley8555]

Absolutely fantastic! I loved Ellie from the start and could see her potential. This was THE Show Dance 😍 The fact that she managed to save it at the end just showed how far she’s come and how much she’s grown as a dancer. The best dance partnership this year!

[@MarifiEscala]

She deserved to win

[@rosannakiseliuk3732]

They where really good the best this year well done ❤

[@mellybeetaylor8177]

Pity about the ending and that is one tough routine! Holy moly! Ellie did brilliantly in keeping up with the demands of that choreography and it was a brilliant routine!! Bravo Ellie and Vito on taking that massive risk!! Also Brava to Vito for consoling Ellie on that mistakes!! I keep saying it but what a divine partnership! 9/10

[@eddiebaby22]

ABSOLUTELY SENSATIONAL! ❤

[@lucy-haigh]

had a heart attack while watching this lol

[@scxrletswift]

Literally I was on the edge of my seat everytime there was a lift and especially and the end 😂

[@tomhayes413]

No the end was lowkey scary fr

[@juliebrown3720]

I loved the show dance they took risks that’s what the final dance is for I gave it 40 so love Ellie and Vito the Champions 💕

[@dianas3627]

Thrilling in every way possible,loved it❣️So happy they won,totally deserved to be crowned winners of 2023,great partnership,best wishes to them both 👍🥰

[@mmw249]

For me this whole series has been magical. I have cried sooo much with Ellie's dances, bobbys, Annabel's etc. i think the professionals have been outstanding. I think that all the background teams deserve awards for making such a wholesome, watchable entertainment show. Oh and the judges and presenters who professionally help keep it all flowing too. Anton.. you remind me of Len 😊

[@ethanmccloskey8924]

This dance made her my DEFINITE winner! I’ve been on team ELITO since week 1 and seeing this with all the most INCREDIBLE and most DIFFICULT lifts left me screaming at my TV! SO ICONIC! And yes there was that error with the lift at the end but she saved it and turned it into a different move and that just goes to show how FAR SHE HAS COME! so happy they won!!!

[@blossomsfan]

I'm soooo glad they won. I voted for them. To see how much confidence she's gained is amazing ❤

[@ShabazMahmood-s7z]

Same

[@sublimebeauty1]

They got my 6 votes after seeing this dance.

[@markhooper4532]

Winnie Wallace... She was amazing...What a show dance, cock up and all. Well done and congratulations...When it comes to the final of Strictly they are all winners.The program is pure entertainment. We've loved it.

[@douglaslee-murray952]

Winner, winner, all the way!❤

[@myraholtam1266]

My winner from the start...beautiful girl ❤

[@chrisdraw-ster6146]

Huge Congratulations Ellie Leach & Vito Coppola, deserving winners! You did your family and your cousin Brooke Vincent proud!

[@helenabrawn6908]

Ellie is thrilling to watch so so happy she won everybody even the judges wanted her to win well done Ellie and Vito amazing x

[@garywatters11]

The only one brave enough to do anything risky in the Showdance and that along with her progression is why she won. Both Bobbie and Layton played safe with their Showdances.

[@clairejones7878]

I totally agree with you

[@wondeecheeseice373]

Honestly the end wasn’t even bad. She saved it. And the rest of the dance was out the roof! So creative and nicely presented. She should have got at least some tens for this dance

[@debbiethomas3687]

The mistake didn't matter to any of us, they won our hearts long ago and had already won the competition for most of us before the end of the routine.

[@DezRosswess]

A Good comment from Craig of far the show has come from season one that a lift like that would even be attempted, I jumped out of my seat when Ellie and Vito were announced as the winners. Not forgetting Bobby and Layton too were also great and played their part in a thoroughly enjoyable final.

[@margarethannam8551]

I thought it was wonderful. I don’t usually vote but I thought this was so good ,they got my vote.

[@kathlynhennessy9177]

Magnificent

[@RoseLalisa_]

VELLA! VELLA! VELLA! My duo since the start, Ella has no fear and is a complete stunner 🩷

[@johnthompson2799]

From start to finish fantastic performance well done both of you 🏆

[@mattsteptoe554]

Apart from the small mistake at the end this was still the best show dance ever seen on strictly

[@DancingArcher]

If this isn't a showdance, I don't know what is.

[@suzanablank5809]

From shy no dance experience girl to confident woman that has rhythm, feels the music and spins as if she learned it years ago. Thats what SCD did to Ellie. The two of them, in love or not, were perfect pairing. Well deserved win. Vito clearly got all ingredients needed. His choreographies were fantastic. Congrats to both of them!

[@JoJo-xz6fw]

Worthy Winners! Congratulations Ellie and Vito. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@bessieburnet9816]

I get the lift wasn't great, but how dod this not get a single ten? I don't understand, especially with the way they were all praising her. Thank god she won to make up for that travesty of a scoring. This was phenomenal! This perfectly embodies Ellie's entire journey. Her pure skill and technique. She solidified herself as the Queen of Dance. Worthy winner!

[@asjchy123]

Literally flopped the ending.. it would be such a disservice to award this a 10.

[@MissJensk1]

The judges can't give a 10 when there's a mistake like that. That would make the scores meaningless. 10 means perfect. It wasn't.

[@GiraffeFeatures]

@@MissJensk1the judges constantly give 10s to dances with mistakes in them. Layton’s Charleston had a few and it got 40.

[@MissJensk1]

@@GiraffeFeatures Well they shouldn't.

[@JoJo-xz6fw]

Layton and Nikita out of sync were awarded 10s.

[@heidm4578]

Wow! What a dance! I thought she's going to fall at the end! What a save! Bravo! 😍

[@mrremovedbycleo]

MY GIRLIE! So brave! The fact in week one my gut said that’s the winner, and it was right she’s a star! Ellie & Vito are a perfect duo! ❤

[@IncredibilemaBuono-Blogd-mt2tk]

strepitosiiiiiiiiiiiiiii❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@Astro_Shed]

She was incredible, I have watched every episode ever broadcast of strictly, and the show dances used to be superb, until about 5 years ago, when they all of a sudden became really tame, and I did not enjoy, this was superb and brought back the proper show dance, hats off to Ellie, for trying and succeeding in an incredibly hard routine…..you had my vote from week 1, and a well deserved winner….and I am so glad the British public got it right this year….

[@PreppiesX0X0]

This would’ve been 10s across the board if it weren’t for that one mistake at the end. Well I say, bloody hell, the lifts!!! My god they were mental! Such a good routine, I love show dances that are upbeat too and this is the perfect example. Such a shame that she did that mistake 😭

[@HealthyRevolution_]

Hahahhaaa ….. Overly Confident

[@xJellyXo]

@@HealthyRevolution_just salty because ur fave didn’t win 😂

[@del_ecuras1836]

She did an amazing save !

[@gabrielleferris952]

Well deserved winners

[@carolyneriley9260]

WHAT A SHOWDANCE .VITO THAT CHOREOGRAPHY WOW .SHE HAD SO MUCH TRUST IN YOU .THAT LITTLE SLIP 😢😢 BUT STILL A 10 FOR ME .BRILLIANT ❤❤❤ ENJOY .

[@carolallison862]

Well Don Elle. Amazing, you’re always a 10 from me. So glad you won the glitter ball !!! You so deserve it. Congratulations.🥂

[@brissawudy2699]

They set my heart affluter, my blood stirred up. Ellie shone and was fierce like a lioness queen, Vito ditto though my eyes were on Ellie. I am in a positive shock. A blessing to watch. Congratulation!

[@joanrhodes8273]

Fantastic couples choice Ellie you are the winner of the glitter ball even with a slight hitch FABULOUS ❤❤

[@mony2934]

Wow!! I wasn't sure which one was the professional dancer. Had to read comments as I don't watch strictly. This woman is a true talent!! 😮 the end really didn't matter to me...incredible dancer!! Can't believe she didn't win...gutted for her!

[@dorothyottewell6647]

She did win!!

[@Josh-cn5yp]

She did win 🥴

[@julkasteven8198]

Ellie and Vito are Strictly Come Dancing Champions 2023!!!!

[@paddyolten4031]

That man 😍

[@creativemetalhead]

I think this still deserved a 40 because it was saved brilliantly, without the obvious wobbles it could’ve been part of the dance. She should be very proud of that performance! What commitment! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Edit: After seeing that they were supposed to finish like that minus the wobble, I still think it was exceptionally quick reaction and saved extremely well. To even attempt it is impressive.

[@angellouise2235]

Her progression from the start of strictly right up to the final was amazing. Well done both. Vito is such a passionate coach, love him.

[@sinceslicedbread7422]

Fantastic winners. I backed their partnership from the start. Even with the slip-up, this show dance was amazing.

[@SiasCreations]

This was the moment I KNEW she was the winner, this was a winner's showdance. The speed, the complexity of the choreography, and yet she made it look easy. Vito has often choreographed for Ellie to do a move on every single beat, and he went BIG for the showdance. I've actually not been wowed by a showdance since Ore, so seeing this was a total treat! I think Ellie landed awkwardly after that spin in the air, and she missed a beat when Vito extended his hand that made her panic going into the last lift. However, absolute props to her for recovering from there and still trying to land elegantly, it can't have been easy to react so quickly to get back to safety!

[@Thomassteven00]

Hope she does routine on tour so people can see it without the mistake at the end she saved it very well tho I honestly would’ve given her a 10 anyways

[@tomhayes413]

It’s mad she only does two on the tour. Like how do u even pick she had soooo many good dancers

[@julkasteven8198]

She is taking part in the Live Tour

[@HayleyChappell-hh2jw]

Tbh the slip at the end and the way she recovered was how a professional would have. That’s more impressive than if the lift had have worked 😂 I would have fell flat on my face

[@glenngarner7610]

Entering and leaving the lifts were as smooth as silk, it's a shame the last lift failed but it's a sign that Ellie is only human and it didn't make the routine any less marvelous. Such worthy winners, I'm so pleased for them.

[@claregreen1954]

WOW JUST WOW

[@indiannajames8428]

If they didn't add the last lift, it would have been a 10, talk about pushing the envelope, it was amazzzzing!

[@snogglewort1]

She’s so good I feel like she doesn’t get the credit for her improvement as she was a pretty good dancer from week one. She has natural rhythm yes but she has to keep up with Vito which isn’t easy, he’s SO fast. And she has improved so much. The confidence she has now, I love it. She doesn’t even acknowledge him in some parts of this 😂 Well deserved winners 🎉

[@alframz4891]

Amazing.Still 10 worthy.

[@emmaferguson1421]

This was EVERYTHING and more ❤think my favourite dance on Strictly ever and I’ve watched it from the beginning 💖so glad they won 🎉

[@nursenancy8253]

I have watched this so many times- absolutely fantastic. 🎉

[@rebeccah4797]

Yes

[@mrsstockley5611]

I feel that the difficulty of the routine should be taken into account in scoring

[@FionaCowe]

Wow Ellie nothing to be sorry for you went for it and just a little hiccup girl you should be proud of yourself well done on winning the Glitterball you and Vito were awesome ❤

[@Charlotterandall6]

Little Blimey

[@helenhibbert2817]

Just glad the general public saw what amazing dancing they performed. This show dance was brilliant out of this would. Well done to Ellie and Vito you deserve to win ❤

[@DazBradyLM]

TOTALLY BRILLIANT SHOWDANCE!!!! So relieved Ellie didn't hurt herself. Just went for so much. It was electrifying.