BBC Strictly's Vito Coppola suffers awkward wardrobe malfunction during grand finale
Vito Coppola and his celebrity partner Sarah Hadland glided across the Strictly Come Dancing floor with their American Smooth for this year's grande finale. While their routine went smoothly, Vito was left covering his crotch seconds after it finished as the zip of his trousers had broken.
The Italian dancer looked panicked over this wardrobe malfunction, and Sarah tried to cover up the area with some material from her dress, but it didn't help matters. Host Tess Daly couldn't ignore the problem either and tried to laugh it off as Vito held his trousers up. Following their dance, Tess asked: "Are you OK, Vito? We have a wardrobe issue. Are you OK? Are you able to maintain your decency?"
As Sarah tried to cover the broken zipper, Tess cried out: "You haven't got enough fabric! Oh, my goodness. I wish I had a towel. With that aside, I can say your dance was absolutely magical."
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Turning to the judging panel, head judge Shirley Ballas said: "Well, there might have been a malfunction with your trousers, but there was no malfunction with your routine. That was absolutely superb."
The Miranda actress danced to Proud by Heather Small. Sarah, who, along with her Miranda co-star Miranda Hart, sang the song in the BBC comedy show, was praised by Shirley for remembering "all the details" and improving the routine that she performed weeks ago.
Meanwhile, Judge Craig Revel Horwood praised the lifts as "spectacular". The duo received 39 points from the judges.
Fans were quick to comment on Vito's issue on X, formerly known as Twitter, with one writing: "Vito's trousers!" Another said: "Sarah and Vito's reaction to his trousers splitting open had me crying #Strictly."
A third said: "After #vito’s wardrobe malfunction: the trousers are too tight this year. Compare to a few years ago and you will also notice." Lisa quipped: "Let’s face it, it was only a matter of time before Vito had another trouser malfunction."
Someone else quipped: "Vito’s trousers coming undone… I know that was god’s work gravity really said here’s your final gift to end the series #strictly." Another penned: "Vito trouser malfunction is the #Strictly season finale we’ve all been waiting for."
Another said: "I love them all but, Sarah and Vito are still my winners for this year. Been supporting them from the start. #Strictly#StrictlyFinal."
Fans will soon find out if Sarah, comedian Chris McCausland, Love Island star Tasha Ghouri and singer JB Gill will lift the glitterball trophy following a public vote tonight (Saturday, December 14).
