Vito Coppola has left his fans disappointed by announcing his exit from the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour.
Vito and the 53-year-old actress danced their way to the Strictly 2024 finale. While fans looked forward to watching them on the stage again, the Italian dancer has decided to step down from the live shows.
The pro dancer is being temporarily replaced by Nikita Kuzmin and he gave an update to devoted fans. He also promised to continue to support his dear pal Sarah Hadland through all her performances.
Vito Coppola exits Strictly Live our after injury
Vito is the second star to leave the Strictly Live Tour after Wynne Evans, who is currently facing accusations of “inappropriate behaviour”.
The star suffered an injury which forced him to miss the opening dates in Birmingham. Although he was hopeful he would be able to make a comeback in Sheffield, he only managed to return for one date. Vito then suffered a setback which meant he wasn’t on stage for the Liverpool dates, and now Coppola has confirmed he’s left the Strictly tour to recover.
Affectionately calling his partner “Trilly”, Vito penned an emotional caption on Instagram, alongside a montage of their dance performances. He
He wrote: “This is the way I would like to remember this tour Trilly. Even though I won’t be able to be with you on the Strictly Arena Tour, we had the chance to dance one more time together and it has been as always super beautiful and memorable.”
“I will keep following you and cheering for you, as always and I will come to watch the show every single time I can, so don’t worry, you won’t get rid of me,” he added.
“I promised you that I will take more care of me and my body and I want you to promise me that you will always stay the same enthusiastic, super active, smiling and jumpy person I have met few months ago, before this incredible experience started… keep shining Trilly, you are full of life.|”
Sarah has re-shared Vito’s emotional tribute to her Instagram story.
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Fans react to Vito’s Strictly exit
Even though fans aren’t thrilled about Vito and Trilly parting ways, they wish him a speedy recovery.
One fan wrote: “I’m so sad Vito that I won’t be able to see you and Trilly dance together on tour, but it’s so important that you take care of yourself and fully recover. Sarah is incredible and Team Tiramisu were the best, such a special friendship. You are so loved, Vito.”
Another added: “Although we don’t get to see you dancing together, I hope this isn’t the end of seeing more of you two together. You both bring such joy to so many people #teamtiramisu forever.”
A third fan said: “You’re such a lovely beautiful person. Glad your recovery going well. Thank you for updating everyone.”
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