Ellie Leach opts for a relaxed look in a brown tracksuit as she departs from Strictly rehearsals with a cheerful Vito Coppola amidst swirling romance speculations.

Ellie Leach was in good spirits as she left Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals with her professional dance partner Vito Coppola in London on Monday.

Actress Ellie, 22, cut a casual figure in a brown tracksuit as she left a dance studio with Italian Vito, 30.

Former Coronation Street cast member Ellie wore some beige suede sliders and a pair of comfortable white sports socks.

She carried a large white tote bag stuffed full of belongings for the day and flashed a broad smile as she walked.

Vito was seen waving to onlookers while wearing a white and blue checked jacket which he teamed with a white T-shirt.

Full of cheer: Ellie Leach, 22, donned a casual brown tracksuit as she left Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals with her professional dance partner Vito Coppola in London on Monday

He wore some blue denim jeans which were ripped at the knee and opted for some comfortable white trainers.

The 11-time Italian Latin American Champion wore a pair of tinted glasses and carried a brown bag with him.

Romance rumours have already begun to circulate between Ellie and her partner Vito.

The screen star was overjoyed at the start of this year’s Strictly series when the contestants partners were revealed.

And there seems to already be a flirty vibe between the pair as Ellie gushed that Vito is the ‘most genuine and loving person ever, ever’ and gives ‘the best cuddles’.

Speaking to The Sun, the actress expressed her excitement for the series, telling Vito: ‘You are the most genuine and loving person ever, ever.

‘You give the best cuddles and I’m excited to see the bonds that we build over the course of our Strictly journey’.

The show has become known for the infamous Strictly curse which has led to break ups as well as new romances, with some even resulting in marriage and Strictly babies.

Keeping it casual: The pair were seem smiling, with Vito wearing a white and blue checked jacket which he teamed with a white T-shirt

Excited: Ellie was overjoyed at the start of this year’s Strictly series when the contestants partner’s were revealed, when she found out she was paired with Vito

Ellie called it quits with her boyfriend in May this year, amid claims he cheated on her.

The soap star dated dancer Reagan Pettman for five years but reportedly took ‘time to reflect which direction her life is going in’ after leaving Corrie.

She joined the cast of Strictly to heal her heartbreak following her break-up and sources have revealed that the show has helped her put a smile back on her face.

According to The Mirror, a source said: ‘She learned that Reagan had gone behind her back, and they split up. It was very sad, but for her the trust was gone and there was no way back for them as a couple.

‘Ellie is a really positive person and always has a smile on her face – but it’s been a difficult time. That’s why it was brilliant that she has landed Strictly, it has really given her something to smile about.’

Vito is also reportedly single after enjoying some low-key dates with presenter Helen Skelton back in March.

The pair grew close on the Strictly Come Dancing tour and were said to have ‘bonded’ as they travelled on the tour bus between cities.

Screen star Helen has been single since she split from her rugby player ex-husband Richie Myler, 32, shortly before the start of Strictly last year, with the sportsman leaving the family home not long after they welcomed their third child.

A source told the Mirror: ‘Helen and Vito were good friends during Strictly, but really bonded on tour.