It comes as the dancer is currently preparing to tour the country with a number of his co-stars

Vito Coppola has been flooded with messages from fans as he declared his love in an emotional tribute. The Strictly Come Dancing star is currently preparing to tour the country with a number of his co-stars.

Last week, Vito exitedly revealed that he was back in the company of his most recent dance partner Sarah Hadland this week. Fans of the BBC One dance contest last saw the pair together before Christmas as they made it through to the final of the 2024 series at the end of last year, having been paired together back at the start of the competition in September.

Sarah and Vito gave it their all during the glittering finale alongside their fellow finalists before it was revealed that Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell had been crowned champions and were seen lifting the coveted Glitterball trophy in emotional scenes.

Like their co-stars, Sarah and Vito were recently seen going their separate ways for the festive season but they are now back together as they prepare to perform up and down the country in the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2025 alongside other familiar faces from the class of 2024.

But being back in the UK doesn’t mean that Vito had to leave his family in Italy after spending Christmas together. It clearly makes the dancer emotional to be away from his loved ones and he’s now taken to social media with a tribute to his beloved pet pooch.

Alongside a picture of the pair, Vito wrote to his 390,000 followers: “I know that we can stay together just once a year, but I can guarantee you that the quality of that time is priceless. I can say loud that I love you and that you give me so much love that is impossible to describe with words.”

Vito with his beloved dog Aaron (Image: Vito Coppola Instagram)He added: “Animals are better than us and we should all learn from them! Love you Aaron. You will forever be my puppy.” Former Strictly contestant and known animal-lover Gemma Atkinson was among the first to respond, simply writing: “Agree!” Sarah also commented on the post with a string of love heart eyes emojis while Vito’s former dance partner Ellie Leach responded with a heart emoji.

His fans also commented on the post. @_strictlyella_x said: “The cutest pair I ever did see.” @juney_taylor73 commented: “Yayyyyy!!! Been waiting for an Aaron update!!!! Gorgeous.” @hurst_jen wrote: “Lovely pic. Dogs are the best such loyal companions with their own personalities.”

@animalportraitartist replied: “Fabulous photo of the two of you.” @hydepam1 posted: “Unconditional love…beautiful!” @km.pearce added: “Just when I could adore you any more, your an animal lover and now I adore you even more.”