Ellie Leach has broken her silence on her rumoured romance with Vito Coppola.
The Coronation Street actress and the professional dancer are partnered together on the current season of Strictly Come Dancing.
Over the past few weeks, the pair have set tongues wagging as fans have pointed out their undeniable chemistry on the dance floor.
Fuelling rumours of a romance between them, Vito branded Ellie his “baby” on social media last week.
Fans have also spotted the professional dancer often hugs and kisses the Coronation Street actress after each of their performances.
Speaking to OK! magazine, Ellie insisted: “It was only a kiss on the cheek. He gives me a kiss on the cheek every Saturday!”
“It was definitely on the cheek.”
“We really, really get along and we have a lovely friendship,” Ellie continued.
“I hope we can continue that.”
“We’ve got a really good relationship where we kind of know what the other needs. Vito even lets me have power naps during training.”
