Vito Coppola's Journey: From Strictly Come Dancing to Celebrity MasterChef

Vito Coppola: Balancing Cooking and Dance

Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola is back on our screens tonight for a new episode of Celebrity MasterChef, competing against The Traitors star Diane Carson and Sugababes’ Mutya Buena.

From Dance Floors to Kitchens

• The 31-year-old Italian dancer is also preparing for the next season of Strictly Come Dancing, launching soon.
• Vito, who won the glitterball trophy with Ellie Leach, joined Strictly in 2022, making it to the finals with Fleur East.
• Prior to Strictly, he was successful on Dancing with the Stars in Italy, taking home the title with singer Arisa.

Vito has quite a remarkable competition history, with 11 Latin American championships and three World Championship finals under his belt, starting his dance journey at the tender age of six.

Cooking for the Pros

Tonight, Vito swaps the ballroom for the MasterChef kitchen. He often cooks for the Strictly pros: “I want their feedback,” he admits.

With the encouragement of fellow dancer Dianne Buswell, he decided to enter Celebrity MasterChef, stating: “I want to cook for my grandparents without them watching or giving me tips.”

Exploring Romance Rumors

While Vito's connection with Ellie Leach on Strictly sparked rumors, both have denied any romantic involvement. Ellie expressed how they formed a strong friendship, and Vito echoed this sentiment, emphasizing their beautiful bond.

Vito currently appears to be single. In a recent interview, he mentioned being focused on his art and passion, saying he’s just enjoying his career.

Curious Facts About Vito

At 5’11”, Vito’s height has fans speculating about his upcoming Strictly partner.

Celebrity MasterChef airs on BBC One and iPlayer at 8 PM. Stay tuned for more inside scoop on Vito Coppola’s journey in cooking and dance.