Strictly star Vito Coppola has been a firm fan favourite since he joined the show in 2022 – and his popularity has only grown with this sweet backstage gesture

Strictly Come Dancing’s Vito Coppola has become a fan favourite on the show (Image: BBC)
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Strictly Come Dancing fans are begging for  Vito Coppola to be ‘protected at all costs’ after his sweet gesture was exposed by Dianne Buswell that left many in tears.

The beloved professional dancers, who are teaming up for their own UK tour next year, are currently competing on the BBC One dance competition with their partners Sarah Hadland and Chris McCausland respectively.

However, it isn’t only the glitz and glamour on the Strictly stage that captures attention; fans are equally eager to peel back the curtain to see the offstage antics. And Dianne certainly didn’t disappoint with her recent revelation on social media.

In her video on Thursday (October 24), viewers caught a glimpse of the Aussie dancer rehearsing with the Italian sensation in the studio, reports the Manchester Evening News. But things took an unexpected turn when the TV hunk brought his own stove top to the dance hall.

But it wasn’t just the portable stove he packed with his dance kit yesterday. He also pulled out all his cooking utensils so that he could keep his promise to comedian Chris.

He surprised his co-star Chris McCausland with a culinary delight (Image: Instagram)

In the sweet clip, Dianne explained how Vito had made a homemade bolognese before the TV star interrupts her to share further details about his latest culinary concoction which he had lovingly made until 2am that morning.

It seems the dancer was keen to show off his cooking prowess weeks after fans witnessed the dancer win Celebrity MasterChef 2024.

Dianne couldn’t help but praise him, as she gushed: “Honestly Vito, you are genuinely one of a kind!” while he hastily gathering his belongings to set up shop in the staff canteen.

The fiery redhead then filmed him as he struggled to work out how to use the stove which he had bought specifically for the occasion that arrived the previous day.

The professional dancer won Celebrity MasterChef last month (Image: PA)He could be seen finishing off the scrumptious dish before serving it up and hand delivering it to Chris in his dressing room. The funnyman chuckled: “Is this my Deliveroo? ” as Dianne explained that Vito had been “cooking up a storm” especially for him.

Delighted, Chris exclaimed: “My goodness man,” as he hugged Vito, who eagerly questioned, “Do you like it? ” to which Chris confirmed, “Delicious!”.

Dianne captioned the post: “The perks of being friends with the master chef winner. So Vito asked Chris in a conversation what his favourite meal was Chris said I love a bolognese … the following week this happened @chrismccauslandcomedy.”

It didn’t take long before fans flooded to the comments to praise the dancer for his thoughtful gesture online. One user penned: “Protect Vito at all costs! What an absolute gem of a human being.”

Fans couldn’t help but tear up over his sweet gesture (Image: Dianne Buswell Instagram)

Another gushed: “How the hell does someone cooking bolognese have me crying” as a third agreed: “Chris and Vito’s friendship is so adorable.”

A fourth added: “Just when I thought I couldn’t love @vitocoppola anymore than I already do! He is truly the most gorgeous person inside and out.”

“Just adorable. Some people just exude positive energy and Vito is one of them. This reel made my day better. Thank you! ! ! ” a fifth echoed.

One user noted: “Oh my goodness. The hugs and kisses at the end too, Vito you beautiful human being” as another chimed in with: “Chris will never forget his Strictly experience! For many reasons….. amazing Vito.”