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Strictly fans devastated for tearful Ellie Leach after major mistake in live final
STRICTLY fans were left devastated for Ellie Leach as she cried after a mistake during the live final.
The Coronation Street star did a series of complicated lifts with dance partner Vito Coppola as part of their showdance before the slip up.
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The pair were dancing a Jennifer Lopez megamix that Vito described as "dangerous" when they made a mistake at the very end.
Ellie tried to stand on Vito's shoulders, but wobbled as she tried to straighten her knees.
The actress seemed like she was about to come crashing down onto the stage for a second, before her dance partner grabbed her round the waist.
The Italian dancing pro deftly saved the moment by flipping her round and lowering her to the floor, incorporating the mistake into the choreography.
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But Ellie got tearful about the tumble after the performance wrapped up.
Vito was quick to comfort her, wrapping his arms around her shoulders and planting a series of kisses on her cheek.
He also murmured reassurance to her as they walked towards the judges for their verdict.
Fans took to X to share their support, with one saying: "I don't care that they didn't fully make that last lift - Ellie and Vito's show dance showed them pushing beyond anything they'd ever done before much more than the other two, IMO, even though I think they also did incredible dances. They get my votes today, 100 per cent."
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Another posted a clip of a woman wiping away tears, writing: "Vito holding Ellie’s face and telling her it’s okay after the lift."
A third shared: "Aww I’m genuinely gutted for Ellie. Someone please hug her for me!"
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