Strictly Come Dancing crowns 2023 champions

Strictly Come Dancing spoilers follow.

Strictly Come Dancing has crowned its champion for the 2023 series, with Ellie Leach & Vito Coppola taking home the Glitterball Trophy.

The grand final saw the pair triumph over Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier, with the group having to perform a trio of dances to impress the judges and, most importantly, the audience.

After performing their routines, which saw the Showdances sandwiched by the Judges’ and Couples’ picks, the trio awaited their fate after the public vote, with host Tess Daly announcing Coronation Street's Ellie and professional partner Vito as the champions.

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"I cannot believe this. For once, Vito is crying more than me!" said Ellie, with Vito adding: "This is the cherry on the cake. The tip of the iceberg. You are the diamond that is shining."

Several fans took to social media to congratulate Ellie and Vito on their triumph, with one viewer writing on X: "I don't know what I loved more... Ellie and Vito's reaction or her family's reaction #Strictly #SCD"

"I'm so so happy that Ellie and Vito won! Amazing chemistry, fantastic moves and lovely people. Hope they have many happy years as a couple too. #StrictlyFinal #strictly #StrictlyComeDancing" added another fan.

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The hotly-contested final saw a plethora of maximum scores from the judges, with Layton and Nikita scoring 119 points from 120. Bobby and Dianne weren’t far behind with 117 points, whilst Ellie and Vito were at the bottom with 115. But that didn't stop the pair coming out on top with the public.

Elsewhere in the final, professional Amy Dowden made a return to the dancefloor by performing in the group number at the beginning of the show, with several fans flocking to social media to express their joy.

Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturdays and Sundays on BBC One, while spin-off Strictly: It Takes Two airs on weeknights on BBC Two. Both shows are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

Tickets for Strictly's 2024 live arena tour are available now.

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