Vito Coppola

Vito Coppola (born 27 September 1992) is an Italian dancer and choreographer. He is best known for appearing as a professional dancer on the 16th series of Italian dance competition Ballando con le Stelle (Dancing with the Stars) in 2021 and ultimately winning the competition with Arisa. Since 2022, he has served as a professional on Strictly Come Dancing, the British version of the show, from the 20th series onwards, winning in 2023 with his celebrity dance partner Ellie Leach.

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3

Series

48

Total scored dances

1,706

Total points

8.89

Av. judge score (10)

1st / 63

Pros rank for av. score (10)

35.54*

Av. total score (40)

1st / 63*

Pros rank for av. score (40)

67

Total 10s awarded

5*

Perfect scores (40/40)

1

Series wins


Vito's dance statistics

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# Dance Dances % of total Total points Av. judge Score (10) Av. dance score (40) Perfect scores (40s) Number of 10s
1American Smooth510.4%180936110
2Argentine Tango36.3%1149.53806
3Cha Cha Cha48.3%1438.9435.7516
4Charleston36.3%1169.6738.6708
5Couple's Choice48.3%1579.8139.25213
6Foxtrot24.2%587.252900
7Jive36.3%978.0832.3300
8Paso Doble48.3%1438.9435.7505
9Quickstep36.3%1048.6734.6702
10Rumba36.3%1068.8335.3302
11Salsa24.2%708.753502
12Samba48.3%1398.6934.7517
13Showdance36.3%1149.53806
14Tango12.1%3693600
15Viennese Waltz36.3%947.8331.3300
16Waltz12.1%358.753500

Vito's series outcomes

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#SeriesCelebrityShow typeWeekPositionOutcome
12022 - S20Fleur EastFinal132ndRunners-up
22023 - S21Ellie LeachFinal131stWinners
32024 - S22Sarah HadlandFinal132ndRunners-up


Vito Coppola
Born (1992-09-27) 27 September 1992 (age 32)
Eboli, Salerno, Italy
NationalityItalian
Occupations
  • Dancer
  • choreographer
Known for
  • Ballando con le Stelle
  • Strictly Come Dancing
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)

Vito's facts and stats

  • Vito has been in 3 back-to-back Finals since joining the show in 2022; Kevin holds the current record as he reached 4 straight Finals after joining Strictly in 2013
  • With Fleur, Vito performed a double-40 dance with their Couple’s Choice in S20; this is one of 6 double-40 dances (Rachel & Vincent, Foxtrot S6; Pamela & James, Viennese Waltz S8; Danny & Oti, Samba S14; Karim & Amy, Jive S17; Tasha & Aljaž, American Smooth S22)
  • Vito has the highest average dance score of any pro, 35.54
  • 67 of his 192 scores (S20-S22) have been tens; this is an astounding 34.9% (more than one-third!)
Last updated on June 13 2025