The Coronation Street actress, 22, shared a special moment with Vito after she lifted the glitterball trophy – beating West End star Layton Williams and EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier to claim the top spot.
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Previously, we reported how the pair had “put their romance on ice” to focus on rehearsals for their three show-stopping routines in the final.
Yet during their opening Paso Doble on Saturday they kissed – leaving fans delighted.
Last nigh hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announced that Ellie had won and soap star immediately broke down in tears.
Crying happy tears, Ellie said: “I actually genuinely cannot believe this.”
Turning to her professional partner Vito Coppola, who was in tears, she said: “For once you’re crying more than me.”
She then pointed at the glitterball trophy and added: “This is for you.”
The touching words left the Italian pro emotional and he responded: “I mean this is like the cherry on the cake, all the bruises and blisters, you have been so amazing, you are Strictly.
“You represent Strictly. You are the diamond, you are shining.”
Ellie and Vito opted for a Jennifer Lopez Megamix in the Show Dance category, and took a second shot at the American Smooth to Ain’t That A Kick In The Head by Robbie Williams.
They also performed the Paso Doble to Insomnia by 2WEI – the Judges’ Pick – but not without Vito giving Ellie a kiss on the cheek.
Layton and Nikita Kuzmin dazzled the dancefloor with the Argentine Tango to Tattoo by Loreen – their Favourite Dance.
They went on to impress fans with Friend Like Me by Ne-Yo for their Show Dance, as well as the Quickstep to Puttin’ On The Ritz by Gregory Porter – which was the Judges’ Pick.
While they all received excellent feedback, only one couple could lift the glitterball trophy.
As always, judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke gave their scores, helping viewers to choose their winner.
Bobby’s final dance was in tribute tribute to his late mum, the Big Brother star Jade Goody.
After the winners were announced, some fans slammed the judges’ scoring and demanded a change to the show.
Annabel Croft was voted off last week, with Nigel Harman, Angela Scanlon, Angela Rippon, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Adam Thomas, Zara McDermott, Eddie Kadi, Jody Cundy, Nikita Kanda and Les Dennis hanging up their dancing shoes in previous weeks.
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