Delighted Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola is celebrating after being awarded the title of Celebrity MasterChef Champion 2024. Dance choreographer and Strictly star Vito, 31, claimed victory after six intense weeks of cook-offs and culinary tests,

Strictly winner Vito Coppola crowned Celebrity MasterChef champion - MasterChef judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode praised the special dishes he created as he became the 19th person to lift the celebrity trophy.

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Coppola has already had his hands on Strictly's coveted Glitterball trophy, as he won last year's series with his celebrity partner Ellie Leach. Many fans are hoping that he can do the same on Celebrity MasterChef and make it all the way to the end.

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However, after an extremely close final, it was Vito's "absolute majesty of proper Italian cookery" that landed him the title of MasterChef Champion 2024. Related: Celebrity MasterChef star says they're "totally inspired" after elimination The judges were presented with six delicious dishes,

The dancing professional 31, fought off stiff competition from presenter Craig Doyle, 53, and actress Rochenda Sandall, 35, to emerge victorious in the nail-biting final.

The Celebrity MasterChef finalists were Craig Doyle, Rochenda Sandall and Vito Coppola (Picture: BBC) The Celebrity MasterChef 2024 champion has been crowned after six challenging

Celebrity MasterChef star Vito Coppola has paid a heartfelt tribute to his fellow finalists - Rochenda Sandall and Craig Doyle - as the trio will battle it out tonight during the final. Over the last few weeks,