BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola declares he's 'in love' amid TV return with Ellie Leach

Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola told fans he was 'in love' as he was seen enjoying a sweet moment before his TV return with Ellie Leach. The dancer has a much-welcomed reunion with former dance partner Fleur East over the weekend following the birth of her first child.

Singer, presenter and radio host Fleur delighted her fans and followers over the Easter weekend as she revealed she and her husband Marcel Robin had welcomed their baby girl into the world. Fleur, who announced her pregnancy on New Year's Day with a stunning snap of her debuting her baby bump, shared pictures of the sweet bundle of joy and her name, Nova, for the first time

She said: "And just like that, our baby girl, Nova, is here!! Our daughter entered the world via squat position into the arms of my Husband and I on our living room floor!" Fleur continued. "One day I will share my birth story with you (what a RIDE!), but for now, we are resting and doing well."

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And it appears Vito didn't want to waste any time in meeting the new arrival and Fleur shared a string of adorable images of baby Nova with her 'uncle' for the first time.

In one snap, 31-year-old Vito could be seen beaming from ear to ear as he cradled little Nova in his arms while posing for a selfie with Fleur. "Nova’s crazy uncle Vito came to visit and it’s fair to say, they get on well," Fleur, 36, captioned the post.

Meanwhile, in another photo, Italian-born Vito looked overjoyed as he lifted Nova to shoulder height as Fleur exclaimed that the duo were "best friends" already and it was clear he was