Professional dancer Vito Coppola recently defended his friends from Strictly Come Dancing after facing criticism over a video on social media. In response to the situation, he addressed his fans regarding the incident.
The controversy arose when Vito, 32, posted a skit on Instagram featuring him and his celebrity partner on the BBC show, Ellie Goldstein, 23, pretending to continuously fart during a rehearsal session. While some fans found it amusing, others expressed disapproval, with one critic even sending a direct message to Ellie regarding the video.
The critic, whose message was shared by Vito, described the skit as distasteful and urged Ellie to request its removal. They implied that Vito had been influenced by his colleagues Dianne Buswell, 36, and Joe Sugg, 34, due to spending too much time with them.
Vito responded to the criticism in a video on his Instagram Story, emphasizing his loyalty to Dianne and Joe, whom he considers family. He also defended Ellie, referring to her as his little sister and expressing his protectiveness towards her.
Furthermore, Vito highlighted the importance of spreading positivity and avoiding negativity, urging his followers to maintain a joyful and respectful atmosphere. In the original video, Vito and Ellie were seen playfully engaging in a skit involving farting sounds, which they shared on their Instagram pages.
In conclusion, Vito emphasized the need for love and peace in interactions online, encouraging his followers to focus on spreading happiness rather than hate.