Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola declare 'love' ahead of Strictly Come Dancing final

Ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing final, Vito Coppola and Sarah Hadland have expressed their love for a mutual friend. The duo will take to the dance floor one last time in the grand finale of the 2024 series on Saturday, December 14.

It's been confirmed that Sarah and Vito will perform their Show Dance to Cabaret by Metropole Orkest, their American Smooth to Proud by Heather Small, and Cha Cha to Like A Prayer by Madonna, all in hopes of winning the coveted Glitterball trophy.

Sarah, best known for her role as Stevie Sutton in the BBC sitcom Miranda, has shared her surprise at making it to the end of Strictly's 20th-anniversary series. At a press conference, the 53 year old was asked if the reality had sunk in yet, to which she responded: "Not really, no."

"Because I was convinced we were going to be in that (semi-final) dance-off. I said to you (Vito), where do we go? Because we've never been in a dance-off. And I was like, where do we go? Where will we warm up? I was so convinced."

Vito added that when co-host Tess Daly announced they had been saved, they "did not expect it at all", reports the Manchester Evening News.

However, one person who has been rooting for Sarah, affectionately known as Hadders, is her Miranda co-star and close friend Miranda Hart. The comedian and actress, who watched Sarah live in the ballroom a few weeks ago, has been sharing videos on social media directed at Vito and Sarah, acting as their unofficial 'choreographer'.

Miranda recently broke her usual routine by not posting a choreography video, prompting questions from fans. She addressed the absence in a new Instagram clip, saying: "Hello, lots of people asking why I didn't do choreography Tuesday for Hadders and Vito for the final. Well, I'll tell you why.

"Guys, I've taught you all you need to know. I'm an empty husk of choreography and I've got you this far. I got you to the final and now it's over to you... Joking apart, laughter aside, thank you for brining such joy to us all this autumn and just so much love and luck for Saturday. I can't wait."

Miranda also mentioned that it was her birthday and that having Hadders and Vito in the final was the best gift. Sarah responded with a comment, saying: "I mean really could we have got this far without the choreography captain ? ? ? ? I think not caller. Love oooooo."

Vito also left a message, stating: "Mirandaaaaaaa Thank you so so much for all the ideas, notes, choreography tips during the entire season. It's actually a trouple us 3. You have been with us since day one until the final and we will give our best also for you. We will celebrate your birthday keeping dancing. The biggest massive THANK YOU. We Love you so very much."

Strictly Come Dancing Final airs Saturday, December 14 at 6pm