Fleur East Reunites with Former Strictly Come Dancing Partner
Fleur East, the 2015 X Factor runner-up, recently reunited with her former Strictly Come Dancing partner, Vito Coppola, for a special occasion.
Their Journey on Strictly Come Dancing
During the 2022 series of the dance show, Fleur and Vito impressed audiences with their performances, making it all the way to the final.
A Heartwarming Reunion
Over a year later, Fleur and Vito remain close, with Fleur introducing Vito to her newborn baby, Nova, whom she welcomed with her husband Marcel Badiane-Robin in March.
Special Moments Shared
Fleur documented Vito’s visit on Instagram, sharing adorable photos of the trio. In one post, she referred to Vito as Nova’s ‘crazy uncle’ and expressed how well they get along.
Another photo captured the bond between Vito and Nova, with Fleur describing them as ‘best friends’.
Celebrating Nova’s Arrival
Fleur shared the news of Nova’s birth with her fans, recounting the dramatic but joyful experience of giving birth at home. She expressed gratitude to the midwives, birthing partners, and family members who supported her.
She concluded by thanking God for the blessing of their daughter, Nova, born on March 22.
Messages of Congratulations
Following Nova’s birth, Fleur received heartfelt messages from her Strictly castmates, including Johannes Radebe, Tess Daly, AJ Odudu, and Motsi Mabuse.
A Decade of Love
Fleur and Marcel’s love story began over a decade ago when they met in 2009. Despite initial circumstances, they reconnected in 2010 and eventually tied the knot in June 2019.