BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola flooded with comments as he 'finally shares' personal announcement

Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola has made a surprising career announcement away from the hit BBC show and the dance floor. The star has a new personal venture in the form of some Vito merchandise.

The reigning Strictly champ, who is still in the competition with partner Sarah Hadland, teased a collection of topless images - including Vito in a cowboy hat and chaps, combat gear, and boxers - as he revealed he was releasing his first ever calendar. And it's not just a calendar, but also t-shirts, mugs and aprons featuring the star that fans can get their hands on.

Vito wrote: "Hello beautiful people. Finally I can share with you my little new project. My online platform of merchandise... This is just a little thing but I am excited and happy to share it with you all."

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He further commented on the fresh launch: "The platform has just been launched now online. Hope you will like and enjoy it".

The t-shirts have the words: "Do you need a Vito hug?" on the chest. His Strictly Come Dancing co-stars were first to support his venture, with celeb partner Sarah Hadland jokinh: "Do I get the first one ?

Neil Jones asked: "Can I get one? Well it's for a friend," while Nikita Kuzmin chimed in with, "Nowwwwww! send me this calendar hahah. "

Ellie Leach, who Vito won the show with last year, wrote "Yesssssss," accompanied by an array of fire emojis.

Vito Coppola joined Strictly Come Dancing in July 2022 as a professional dancer for the 20th series. Before winning with Coronation Street star Ellie, he was paired with Fleur East for his first series, who went on to become the host of spin-off show It Takes Two.