Strictly Come Dancing pro Vito Coppola has revealed the touching ways he helps his celebrity partner Ellie Goldstein stay calm and confident before taking to the dance floor each week. The 23-year-old model and disability advocate has won over audiences with her infectious energy and determination, and her partnership with Vito has quickly become one of the season’s most heartwarming stories.
Appearing on This Morning with Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary, the duo opened up about their pre-performance routine and how Vito’s simple but powerful gestures make all the difference.
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When Dermot asked how Vito helps Ellie handle nerves, she shared a sweet moment: “Right, so you do, ‘Alright, alright, calm down, calm down, I’m here baby, I’m here.’” Vito’s gentle reminder of their personal phrase makes Ellie beam: “My big brother is always by my side, and it’s always going to be okay.”
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