Strictly Come Dancing enthusiasts have rallied around Vito Coppola, urging that he be ‘protected at all costs’ following a charming reveal from Dianne Buswell that ended in tears.
Both Vito and Dianne, who are slated for a joint UK tour next year, are competing with their celebrity partners Sarah Hadland and Chris McCausland respectively on the BBC One dancing competition.
Beyond the glitz of the Saturday night ballroom, fans are eager to catch glimpses of their off-screen camaraderie—cues taken from Dianne’s latest social media antics, the M.E.N reports.
In her recent video post, the audience caught sight of Aussie dancer Dianne with Italian sensation Vito, who disclosed he’d brought along his stove top to the studio—not forgetting his full set of utensils, all to keep a special promise to Chris.
As Dianne informs viewers of Vito’s home-cooked bolognese efforts, the chef-dancer himself jumps in, elaborating about the culinary dedication that had him stirring the pot till 2am.
“Honestly Vito, you are genuinely one of a kind! ” exclaimed Dianne, capturing the moment before Vito transported his kitchen gear towards the setup area.
The video then shows Vito fumbling slightly with his new stove, which he had bought specifically for this purpose and had only received the day before, offering a wholesome behind-the-scenes snippet amidst the Strictly fever.
After carefully finishing the meal, he served it personally to comedian Chris in his dressing room. Upon delivery, an amused Chris asked, “Is this my Deliveroo? ” as Dianne praised Vito’s culinary efforts, saying he had been “cooking up a storm”.
Embraced by Chris post-taste test, he exclaimed, “My goodness man,” with Vito querying, “Do you like it? ” to which Chris enthused, “Delicious! ” Dianne shared more on Instagram, writing: “The perks of being friends with the master chef winner.
“So Vito asked Chris in a conversation what his favourite meal was Chris said I love a bolognese … the following week this happened @chrismccauslandcomedy.”
Fans were quick to express their admiration for Vito online. One fan, @theparkin4, commented, “Protect Vito at all costs! What an absolute gem of a human being.” Another, @debhartin_nutrition, admiringly said, “How the hell does someone cooking bolognese have me crying.”
A third, @emmaruthcox, noted the charm of Chris and Vito’s friendship, describing it as “Chris and Vitos friendship is so adorable.”
User @katiejohnson gushed about Vito, writing: “Just when I thought I couldn’t love @vitocoppola anymore than I already do! He is truly the most gorgeous person inside and out.”
Furthermore, @artymomma.1 praised Vito’s positivity, with the post brightening their day, stating, “Just adorable. Some people just exude positive energy and Vito is one of them. This reel made my day better. Thank you! ! ! ”
Julie (@julie.c. shields) highlighted the affection displayed, commenting, “Oh my goodness. The hugs and kisses at the end too, Vito you beautiful human being.”
Lastly, @bdcart chimed in, suggesting Chris’s Strictly experience would be unforgettable thanks to Vito, adding, “Chris will never forget his Strictly experience! For many reasons….. amazing Vito.”
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