BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola shares Sarah Hadland's impact on him after message to 'baby'

Vito Coppola has revealed Sarah Hadland's impact on him as they closed their journey as dance partners. The pair made it through to the Strictly Come Dancing final last year after being paired together for the 2024 series.

The professional dancer and the actress competed in the grand final where they missed out on the Glitterball to champions Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell.

They then went their seperate ways for the Christmas and New Year break, but there was excitement in early January as Sarah and Vito were reunited as they were among the couples to be confirmed for the 2025 edition of the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour.

However, Vito was unable to start the tour in mid-January following an injury. He was replaced by Nikita Kuzmin but he had hoped to make a return to performing. But the Italian star had to announce this week that he need to continue his recovery and was therefore unable to take part in the tour.

He then wrote on Instagram on Wednesday (January 29): "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”. He added: "Let’s always see the glass half full and to stay, keep and spread positivity.

"We have closed the circle of our journey Trilly and I am glad that we have lifted the trophy together. Team Tiramisu for one last time 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..."

And Sarah's not too far from Vito's thoughts as taking to Instagram in the days after confirming his sad touring news, he shared a clip of himself preparing to make a cup of tea before heading to bed. Fans