Vito Coppola has hit social media with a buzz of excitement as he gets back together with a Strictly Come Dancing favourite, all set for their next big project.
After a stint in Italy visiting family, the pro dancer is back in Blighty, having had to bow out from the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour due to a back injury. This meant he couldn't strut his stuff with Sarah Hadland, who was his partner for the 2024 series.
Gutted to miss the tail end of the tour, Vito used his time in Italy to gear up for upcoming gigs, including a headline tour with fellow Strictly star and champ Dianne Buswell.
Come May 2024, the pair, both Glitterball Trophy winners – Vito with Ellie Leach in 2023 and Dianne in the most recent series with Chris McCausland – spilled the beans on their joint stage extravaganza.
This week, Vito let slip that they're getting down to business for the tour, which kicks off in June. He took to Instagram with snaps from a dance studio, looking deep in thought, and teased: "DAY ONE 'RED HOT AND READY'.", reports Edinburgh Live.
"Starting today the creation of our brand new show! I cannot reveal too much but just let me anticipate that it's something you have never seen before! Soo excited!!!"
Dianne was noticeably missing from recent events due to her trip down under, but she made a splash in the comments of Vito's Instagram post on Monday (March 24), exclaiming "See you tomorrow!!!!!!!" Vito replied with excitement, "gorjiiiii I am waiting so much for youuuu.u."
The following day, Tuesday (March 25), saw the eagerly awaited reunion of Dianne and Vito. They celebrated by diving into a popular TikTok challenge with their usual flair.
Their rendition of Doechii's "Anxiety," which is taking TikTok by storm, paid homage to a classic scene from The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, where Will Smith finds Ashley Banks, portrayed by Tatyana Ali, jamming out with her Walkman.
On their joint Instagram account, they teased fans with a caption that read, "Walking into the first day of Red Hot and Ready. What do you expect from this show? Have you already got your ticket? You are going to watch a show never seen before!!!"
Vito couldn't contain his excitement in the comments, jokingly saying, "Yessssss we are sooooo excited. Well this so not really a walk let's say ahahahah."
Dianne chimed in with a heartfelt: "Exctiing [red heart emoji]."
Fans also shared their anticipation. One, @cassielegg84, tweeted with fervour: "Can't wait for this tour!! My daughter is just the biggest fan of Diane's and looks up to her in every way."
@franckenadine shared: "Coming from Belgium to London to watch you and meet you. Just can't wait. You're both people I really appreciate as dancers but also as people."
@dianne_joe_suggwell expressed: "Ahhhhhh so excited for this tour! Highlight of my year! Can't wait for York and Blackpool in July!"
