Strictly Come Dancing star Fleur East has said her husband has become close pals with her dance partner Vito Coppola, even describing them as being "best friends".
The singer-songwriter, 35, is partnered with professional dancer Vito, 30, on the BBC series. She's his first celebrity partner on the dance show, as he only joined this year.
The pair appear to be getting along well. And she has now stated that her husband Marcel Badiane-Robin, 34, has also formed a friendship with her dance partner Vito.
The X Factor alum opened up about their friendship in a recent interview. She said that her husband Marcel and her dance partner Vito have actually become "best friends".
She made the admission during an interview with Closer magazine recently. Fleur and Vito spoke to the outlet about their experience on the popular BBC dance show.
Asked if they would remain lifelong friends, Fleur responded: "He's best friends with my husband so he's not going anywhere". She added: "They love each other."
Vito commented in his response: "I know that I can count on Fleur, even after Strictly, for anything I need." He added: "She also knows that she can call on me any time."
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Fleur and her husband Marcel have been together for more than a decade. The married couple tied the knot in 2019, just a few months after announcing their engagement.
She marked his birthday just days ago with a heartfelt post on Instagram. Alongside a selfie of them, Fleur described him as the "most special man" that's in her life.
"Twelve years together and still feels new everyday," she wrote in the caption. She continued in the post: "The true reason I am who I am today. I couldn't do life without him."
Elsewhere in the recent interview, Vito described Fleur as a "wonderful woman". He said that she is "very independent" and "very strong," as well as a "hard worker".
Fleur said that whilst he is "very strict," rehearsals are still enjoyable. She said they have "fun" together and that they "laugh a lot," adding that Vito is "really encouraging".
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday (November 12) on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 6.55pm. The results show will be broadcast the following night from 7.20pm.
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