Strictly Professionals Jowita Przystal and Vito Coppola are reportedly dating after having great chemistry behind the scenes during the BBC series.
Polish star Jowita, 30, who previously dated her co-star Giovanni Pernice, 34, is now said to have been courted by the Italian dancer, 32.
Jowita and Vito previously sparked romance rumors earlier this year during the Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals UK live tour.
A source has now said the sun: ‘There have been several under-the-radar adventures this year, but people are talking behind the scenes.
“The chemistry on set is palpable. But Vito is very respectful of Jowita and has been trying to woo her throughout the series.
‘Now that her partner Pete Wicks is no longer around to distract her, Vito can finally take center stage. “The Strictly Come Dancing tour will be animated next year,” they added.
Strictly Professionals Jowita Przystal and Vito Coppola are reportedly dating after having great chemistry behind the scenes during the BBC series.
Polish star Jowita, 30, is said to have been courted by the Italian dancer, 32, as a source revealed: “Vito is very respectful of Jowita and has been trying to woo her throughout the series.”
MailOnline has contacted the BBC and representatives for Jowita and Vito for comment.
The news comes after Vito suffered a very uncomfortable wardrobe malfunction during Saturday’s live final.
The dancer was left struggling desperately to hold on to his pants after the button apparently popped off on his costume during American Smooth with Miranda star Sarah Hadland, 53.
As he continued to do the routine, the former winner was forced to quickly return his hand to his waist in an attempt to avoid becoming red-faced.
After the dance, Sarah was left hysterical when she realized the problem, while presenter Tess Daly, 55, declared: ‘We have a wardrobe problem! Are you able to maintain your decency?’
Laughing, the dancer did his best to cover up the mishap before the judges scored the performance an impressive 39 out of 40.
Chris McCausland and his professional partner Dianne Buswell were crowned 2024 champions after the comedian made history as the show’s first blind contestant.
Chris, 47, pipped his fellow finalists to the spot in the ‘greatest of all time’ final on Saturday, and his cheeky wit and inspiring story helped save the show after a year of scandals.
In the final, which garnered the most audience votes ever, all the couples performed three dances each for the judges before hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced Chris as the winner of the Glitterball trophy.
The source added: “Now that her partner Pete Wicks is no longer around to distract her, Vito can finally take center stage. “The Strictly Come Dancing tour will be lively next year.
Previously, Jowita dated her co-star Giovanni Pernice, 34, in 2023.
The news comes after Vito suffered a very uncomfortable wardrobe malfunction during Saturday’s live final.
The dancer was left struggling desperately to hold on to his pants after the button apparently popped off on his costume during American Smooth with Miranda star Sarah Hadland, 53.
The comedian burst into tears as he was hugged by his fellow celebrities, before triumphantly throwing Dianne over his shoulder as the crowd went wild.
When asked how Tess and Claudia felt at the time, Chris said: “It’s amazing, I don’t know what to say.” I honestly thought I was going to come out in the first week or two and I know no one came out in the first week, but I still thought I could.
“We’ve lasted and lasted and (Dianne) has brought so much out of me and she deserves (the trophy) so much,” as she continued to gush about her “positivity” and “belief.”
He then joked: “Unless he changes his number, he’s staying with me.” This is for (Dianne) and everyone, it just goes to show that with opportunity and support anything is possible!’
Chris earned his first perfect score of 40 points for a waltz to You’ll Never Walk Alone by Gerry and the Pacemakers, which was his final dance of the series and left the judges and viewers in tears.
Her second routine was a mix of dance styles from New Radicals’ You Get What You Give and she recreated her viral “blackout” moment for the first dance.
Chris and Dianne also danced to their chosen tune: Instant Karma! (We All Shine) by John Lennon.
Speaking earlier on the show, Chris said: “I hope (me being on Strictly) makes a difference to people’s attitudes towards blind and disabled people.”
‘When I started this my daughter was very nervous, she’s 11, and I think she fed off of my fears and worries, but she enjoys watching me and is very proud.
‘I have learned that I am more resilient. I think it will take a lot more to scare me in the future and something doesn’t have to be perfect to be a success.
While still doing his best, former winner Vito Coppola was forced to quickly put his hand on his waist again to avoid becoming red-faced.
After the dance, Sarah Hadland was left hysterical when she realized the problem, while presenter Tess Daly, 55, declared: ‘We have a wardrobe problem! Are you able to maintain your decency?
Strictly Come Dancing’s Chris McCausland and his professional partner Dianne Buswell were crowned 2024 champions following Saturday’s stunning live final, after Chris made history as the show’s first blind contestant.
With a dark cloud hanging over Strictly since January, when 2023 contestant Amanda Abbington first came forward with her complaints about her professional partner Giovanni Pernice, Chris has brought much joy to viewers of the beleaguered show.
The show was then hit by a fresh wave of scandal when Graziano Di Prima was sacked in July for ‘kicking’ his partner, Love Island star Zara McDermott.
Giovanni was cleared of ten of Amanda’s 16 allegations when the BBC investigation concluded in September, but remained absent for the current edition of the series.
Following his abrupt departure from the show, Giovanni appeared on the Italian version of Strictly.
Although bosses found Giovanni to be neither threatening nor physically abusive, he did confirm some of Amanda’s complaints about bullying and verbal harassment.
The BBC also agreed with Amanda that she sometimes seemed to give him overly negative feedback.
In a written statement, a spokesperson for Giovanni said: “We are pleased that this six-month review found no evidence of threatening or abusive behavior by Giovanni.
“Giovanni is relieved that the overwhelming majority of the allegations brought to the attention of the BBC have not been confirmed and looks forward to continuing his work on Dancing With The Stars in Italy this season.”
Following Chris’ spectacular win, Steven Morris, of disability charity Sense, said: “Chris’s historic win on Strictly Come Dancing shows that, if given opportunities and support, disabled people can break down barriers that many, they mistakenly don’t believe they are possible.
Kerry Bevan of Guide Dogs UK agreed, saying: “Chris and Dianne are worthy winners and it’s even more poignant that this milestone has occurred during Strictly’s 20th anniversary series.” “Dianne has been a shining example of how we can all take action to make the world a more inclusive and accessible place.”
In the action-packed show, the judges handed out numerous tens and each celebrity was left emotional as they described how much they had loved appearing on the BBC show.