Strictly’s Ellie Leach hits partner Vito Coppola in the FACE and injures him for a FOURTH time after breaking his toes in rehearsals: ‘I’ve done it again!’
Strictly Come Dancing’s Ellie Leach accidentally injured professional partner Vito Coppola for a fourth time during Saturday’s show.
The former Corrie actress, 22, was so overwhelmed a score of 37 for their Paso Doble she accidentally hit the Italian hunk, 31, in the face while jumping for joy.
It happened just moments after the duo revealed to host Claudia Winkleman, 51, how Ellie had broken Vitto’s toes three times during rehearsals.
The actress said: ‘Vitto kept saying you need to be strong and I think at some point I was a little too strong and broke a few of his toes’.
‘Three times!’ her partner exclaimed.
Ouch! Strictly Come Dancing’s Ellie Leach, 22, accidentally injured her professional partner Vito Coppola, 31, for a fourth time during Saturday’s show
Accident! The former Corrie actress was so overwhelmed a score of 37 for their Paso Doble she accidentally hit the Italian hunk in the face while jumping for joy.
Only for Ellie to quip: ‘Well he did say everything comes in threes, so he asked for it!’.
Then after the judges gave their points the pair celebrated enthusiastically only for Vitto again to find himself injured.
As the dancer grasped his mouth in pain Ellie exclaimed: ‘I’ve injured him again!’.
While Claudia teased: ‘Everything comes in fours!’.
Elsewhere It seems nerves were getting the better of the contestants during the latest live show as the celebrities were plagued with mistakes.
As Week 5 of the BBC show kicked off the judges were upping their standards as they harshly critiqued the contestants.
Things didn’t get off to a good start as Nigel Harman kicked his partner Katya Jones after he messed up his footwork and was left making up the steps.
Later, Eddie Kadi and Karen Hauer failed to impress the judges with their samba, leaving Shirley to question: ‘I don’t know what everyone had for their dinner but there’s a few mistakes going on.’
Dancing queen: It happened just moments after the duo revealed to host Claudia Winkleman , 51, how Ellie had broken Vitto’s toes three times during rehearsals
Agony: As the dancer grasped his mouth in pain Ellie exclaimed: ‘I’ve injured him again!’
Commenting on the harsh comments from the judges, Claudia stated: ‘Craig is very Week 5 tonight.’
Despite Nigel’s impressive salsa last Saturday, his foxtrot left the judges unimpressed as they picked up on his inaccurate footwork.
Speaking with Claudia, even the Casualty actor himself admitted: ‘I kicked Katya and then made up the steps for a bit.’
To which Katya replied: ‘I didn’t even notice the mistake, he was leading me through the dance.’
Incredible: Their performance was lauded by the judges and saw them race up the leader board
Painful: Then after receiving their scores the pair celebrated enthusiastically only for Vitto again to find himself injured
Meanwhile Eddie and Karen’s salsa left Motsi almost telling the comedian off, as she remarked: ‘The footwork should be better by now.’
They might have enjoyed his hip movement, but the technique was not enough.
Feeling very picky with their comments Craig earlier remarked that Annabel Croft’s Charleston had ‘no swivel’ as the judges commented that the nerves seemed to have got to her too.
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2023: WHO ARE THE CONTESTANTS?
Angela Rippon
Age: 78
Profession: Journalist
Angela says: ‘Having been a fan of Strictly since day one, and as a former presenter of Come Dancing, this will be quite an adventure for me. A scary one, considering I’m about to be 79. But I’m looking forward to the challenge, and perhaps being able to learn to dance the Argentine Tango.’
Amanda Abbington
Age: 49
Profession: Actress
Amanda says: ‘I’m thrilled to have been asked to do Strictly. I’m actually really shy and self-conscious so this will be a great opportunity for me to overcome those things.’
Layton Williams
Age: 28
Profession: Actor
Layton says: ‘Absolutely buzzing to confirm that I will be taking part in THE most iconic dance competition in the UK! It’s time to bring it to the Ballroom. So excited to learn new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins… ALL the sequins!’
Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Age: 53
Profession: Journalist
Krishnan says: ‘I’m surprised, delighted and slightly confused to find myself taking part in Strictly on the basis of ‘You only live once!’ I can’t wait to start learning to dance, but I am slightly worried about my general decrepitude.’
Eddie Kadi
Age: 40
Profession: Comedian and radio presenter
Eddie says: ‘WOW. Anyone who knows me, understands that music and dance is so important and central to who I am. I’m so unbelievably proud and honoured that Strictly and the BBC have asked me to join the 2023 Team. I promise you, I’m going to give it everything I’ve got. This is going to be a VIBE.
Angela Scanlon
Age: 39
Profession: TV presenter
Angela says: ‘I’m not particularly fit, I’ve no idea how my pelvic floor is going to react to this dancing. I’ve never done any dances apart from drunken jiving at a wedding!’
Zara McDermott
Age: 26
Profession: Documentary maker and former Love Island star
Zara says: ‘I am so excited to be joining the world of Strictly! I grew up watching it every year with my nan and she was the biggest Strictly fan. We would dance around the house and I have such fond memories of that time in my life.’
Adam Thomas
Age: 34
Profession: Actor and presenter
Adam says: ‘I can’t dance to save my life but I’m buzzing to learn and have a good laugh with my pro. Get me on that dance floor…I can’t wait!’
Ellie Leach
Age: 22
Profession: Coronation Street star
Ellie says: ‘It still doesn’t feel real that I’m going to be doing Strictly!! It’s always been a dream of mine so I guess dreams really do come true!!!!’
Bobby Brazier
Age: 20
Profession: EastEnders star and model
Bobby says: ‘I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly line up, I can’t wait to start training like a professional dancer and adding a few moves to my locker. I’m looking forward to performing in-front of everyone.’
Nigel Harman
Age: 49
Profession: Actor
Nigel says: ‘I’m amazed, excited, and terrified to be doing Strictly. As an armchair fan of the show I have watched in awe as people have twirled and gyrated across the screen. And now it’s my turn…..gulp!’
Annabel Croft
Age: 57
Profession: Broadcaster and ex tennis player
Annabel says: ‘I have always loved watching Strictly and can’t quite believe I’m going to be part of this magical show – swapping tennis balls for glitter balls and looking forward to finding some joyfulness in the process.’
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