Vito Coppola

The Countryfile presenter has been getting closer to one of the pro dancers.

The source said: “Helen had a great time on tour. “They spent a lot of time chatting on the quiet bus and getting to know each other. But they’re hoping to catch up when he’s back in the UK.” When the show ended last year, Helen sent the pair an Instagram message with two heart emojis. Mum-of-three Helen made it to the final last year with Gorka Marquez. He then danced his way straight into the final with Fleur, 35. A source said tonight: “Helen and Vito were good friends during Strictly, but really bonded on tour. [Strictly Come Dancing](https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/strictly-come-dancing) co-stars, Vito Coppola, on the Strictly tour. Helen’s eight-year marriage to Leeds Rhinos scrum half Richie ended last year, soon after she gave birth to their third child, Elsie. After it ended [last month], she went straight home to her kids then flew to Portugal for a family holiday. They have a lot in common – a love of the outdoors, for example. Sources have told [the Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/helen-skelton-grows-close-strictly-29375064) that the Countryfile host and the professional dancer have “bonded” after spending time together on the show tour bus as it travelled between UK cities.

Strictly finalists Helen Skelton and Vito Coppola are said to have been stepping out on casual dates together after sources claimed they had spent lots of ...

newsletter](https://www.ok.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) “They spent a lot of time chatting on the quiet bus and getting to know each other. But they’re hoping to catch up when he’s back in the UK.” It was a fantastic group of people and they had lots of laughs. [Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/helen-skelton-grows-close-strictly-29375064), a source said: “Helen and Vito were good friends during Strictly, but really bonded on tour. Between shows they also spent time together one-on-one, like going for coffee, just the two of them. Discussing what the future holds for the stars, the source added: “Helen had a great time on tour. Then, if the whole group went for dinner, they would sit together, deep in conversation.” They have a lot in common – a love of the outdoors, for example. There were two buses for the cast – the party bus and the quiet bus. [Helen Skelton](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/helen-skelton) is thought to have "grown close" to [Strictly Come Dancing](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/strictly-come-dancing) pro Vito Coppola. The TV presenter, 39, finished in second place on the show with dance partner Gorka Marquez and has been touring the nation with 'Strictly Come Dancing Live' - and according to reports, Helen has established a close bond with the professional dancer.

Helen Skelton has reportedly grown close to professional dancer Vito Coppola after the pair travelled the country together as part of the Strictly Come ...

“They spent a lot of time chatting on the quiet bus and getting to know each other. Reports claim the pair have “bonded” after spending time together on the show tour bus as it travelled between UK cities. They have a lot in common – a love of the outdoors, for example. “There were two buses for the cast – the party bus and the quiet bus. [Countryfile](/latest/countryfile) host [Helen Skelton](/latest/helen-skelton), 39, has apparently been spending some “one-on-one” time [Strictly Come Dancing](/latest/strictly-come-dancing) pro Vito Coppola, 30, as the pair grew close on the live tour. Helen Skelton has reportedly grown close to professional dancer Vito Coppola after the pair travelled the country together as part of the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour.

Romance could be in the air for Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton and dancing professional Vito Coppola, as sources claim the pair became close while on ...

They have a lot in common – a love of the outdoors, for example." "They spent a lot of time chatting on the quiet bus and getting to know each other. Meanwhile Helen took a trip to Portugal for a family holiday. After taking to Instagram to announce that the rugby professional had left their family home, it was later revealed that Richie was in a relationship with Stephanie Thirkhill, 32, and they are now expecting a baby. They also added that Helen and Vito would sit together and have deep conversations if the group headed out for a meal. The source also claims that the pair spent a lot of time together alone and headed out to get coffee.

Helen Skelton 'growing close' to Strictly Come Dancing pro Vito Coppola after split from Richie Myler.

‘They spent a lot of time chatting on the quiet bus and getting to know each other. [Strictly’s Tony Adams and Helen Skelton support Katya Jones as Evil Queen in Manchester panto of Snow White and The Seven Dwarves](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/29/strictly-tony-adams-and-helen-skelton-support-katya-jones-at-pantomime-18009627/?ico=more_text_links) [Helen Skelton soaks up the sun on glorious holiday with adorable baby girl after Strictly Come Dancing tour](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/23/helen-skelton-soaks-up-sun-on-glorious-holiday-with-adorable-baby-girl-18338814/?ico=more_text_links) New to the line-up, Vito joined the ballroom competition show last year and quickly impressed in jaw-dropping routines with the likes of fellow dancer and pro-Nadiya Bychkova. [splitting up with her rugby player husband ](https://metro.co.uk/2022/04/27/helen-skelton-sees-no-way-back-after-split-from-husband-richie-myler-16543577/)Richie Myler, 32, months before she started on the 2022 season of BBC’s Strictly. [Helen Skelton](https://metro.co.uk/tag/helen-skelton/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) has seemingly made some new friends while [on the road](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/20/strictly-finalists-fleur-east-and-more-joining-uk-arena-tour-line-up-17972066/) with the [Strictly Come Dancing](https://metro.co.uk/tag/strictly-come-dancing/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK2) tour – and has taken a liking to some more than others.

Vito Coppola may be a dance competition show expert, but that doesn't mean he's never fallen victim to the dreaded curse before. The Strictly professional ...

She said to the interviewer: "I'm in love. But I'm not one for strategies, the one who doesn't text you or lets it ring empty...Life is short." And not being together at a distance is very difficult. This isn't the first time that Arisa has spoken so candidly of her now-ended relationship with Vito. He said: “We have remained on good terms, but ours is only a friendly one. The Mirror has contacted a representative of Vito Coppola and Arisa for a comment on the matter.

Helen Skelton 'dating Strictly dancer Vito Coppola' after 'bonding' on live tour Helen Skelton, who appeared on last year's series of Strictly Come Dancing, ...

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The Countryfile presenter made it to the Strictly final in 2022, with Vito Coppola also getting their with singer Fleur East.

Skelton was partnered with pro dancer Kai Widdrington for the tour-version of the show. But, despite reportedly remaining on friendly terms, they had split up by the time he was taking part in the UK’s Strictly competition. He was partnered with singer Fleur East, with whom he made it to the final. [Richie Myler](/topic/richie-myler) in 2013. [BBC](/topic/bbc) star, who [split from her rugby player husband Richie Myler](/news/people/helen-skelton-countryfile-husband-richie-myler-split-instagram-3669123) with whom she has [ three children](/news/people/helen-skelton-strictly-come-dancing-role-model-3831501). [TV presenter Helen Skelton](/news/people/helen-skelton-countryfile-presenter-strictly-come-dancing-2022-ex-husband-richie-myler-3806692) appears to have found an alternative route to love via the ballroom dancing show.

Sources say the former Blue Peter presenter and the pro dancer have "bonded" after spending time together on the show tour bus.

The source said: “Helen had a great time on tour. “They spent a lot of time chatting on the quiet bus and getting to know each other. She has previously admitted: “I’ve found my confidence on the dance floor.” She didn’t want to be captured in the background.” A source said: “Helen and Vito were good friends during Strictly, but really bonded on tour. But she wasn't dancing with him during the tour.

The pair have been going on casual dates together, a source has claimed.

Between shows they also spent time together one-on-one, like going for coffee, just the two of them." Since their split, Richie has begun a relationship with Stephanie Thirkhill and the couple are now expecting a baby together. Helen Skelton and Strictly pro-dancer Vito Coppola have grown close and are "bonding" during their [tour of the UK](https://www.nottinghampost.com/all-about/entertainment), and the pair have been going on casual dates together, a source has claimed. There were two buses for the cast - the party bus and the quiet bus. However, that could be about to change after a source told The Mirror that "Helen and Vito were good friends during Strictly, but really bonded on tour. Last summer it was announced by Helen and her estranged rugby player husband, Richie Myler, that they had separated, with the mum of three remaining single since,