Tears, Triumphs and Chaos LIVE: Strictly Erupts as Vito’s Emotional Dance with Ellie Leaves Judges in Tears”

🕺🔥 Shock scenes as Vito Coppola and Ellie Goldstein steal the show — while chaos, confusion and heartbreak ripple through the BBC ballroom.

Strictly Come Dancing exploded with emotion tonight — from breathtaking routines to shock reactions and viral moments that left the audience gasping.

Fans were left in floods of tears as Ellie Goldstein delivered a spellbinding performance with Vito Coppola. Their Couple’s Choice routine to Golden brought the judges to their feet — with Motsi calling it “strong and powerful” and even Craig describing it as “a display in self-expression.”

Vito, who has become a fan favourite, was hailed online for “letting Ellie shine”. One viewer wrote:

“This man and his choreography are so pure and beautiful. He makes her believe in herself every single week.”

Ellie broke down as she hugged her parents, while the crowd erupted in emotional applause.

But the night wasn’t without drama and confusion. Fans were left puzzled and furious after the BBC quietly dropped Halloween Week, announcing Icons Week instead. Viewers flooded X (Twitter) with outrage:

“Wait… no Halloween week? What on earth is going on, BBC?”

Elsewhere, Stefan Dennis made a dramatic comeback after collapsing from illness last week — receiving a roaring welcome and proving he’s “back with a bang”.

Amber Davies, who has faced backlash over her professional background, defiantly hit back, saying she “refuses to read online comments” and is staying “mentally strong.”

Meanwhile, La Voix struggled in a boxing-inspired routine, breaking down backstage as castmates rushed to console them after a brutal “2” from Craig.

The night also saw Strictly’s first-ever double 10 of the season, as Shirley Ballas stunned fans by standing up from the judges’ table to personally congratulate Alex for a breathtaking Rumba — calling it “a performance I’ll never forget.”

As the glitz and chaos settled, fans were united in one sentiment: this was the most emotional Strictly episode yet.

“I laughed, I cried, I screamed — this show just keeps getting better,” one viewer posted.

With eliminations looming and Icons Week replacing Halloween, tensions on and off the dancefloor have never been higher.