BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola says 'please it's important' with Sarah Hadland as fans respond

Vito Coppola has issued an important plea to his fans and followers alongside Sarah Hadland. The Strictly Come Dancing pair have been busy in training for their next performance in the BBC One dance contest.

They'll next be seen in the ballroom on Saturday night (October 12) after making it through to week four of the competition last weekend.

They successfully secured their place in another week of Strictly's 20th-anniversary series following their Viennese waltz to Hedwig’s Theme from the Harry Potter series, described as a tribute to the film's late star following her death last month, during the show's Movie Week special.

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But with a new performance ahead, it's been revealed that they'll be dancing a Foxtrot to Birds Of A Feather by Billie Eilish, with the song having a personal connection for Sarah.

The Miranda star revealed on Strictly spin-off It Takes Two: "This is a very, very special song to me. I absolutely love this song. I don't know how I'm going to get through this without crying."

In the meantime, Vito has shared how he and Sarah took a break during rehersals on Thursday (October 10) as they reflected on World Mental Health Day. Sharing a black and white photo of the pair as they closed their eyes and took a moment took breathe, the Italan dancer wrote on Instagram: "Remember to Take a moment for yourself.

"Take a moment to close your eyes. Take a moment to breathe. Take a moment to Love you. #mentalhealth #day." He then added in the comments section: "PLEASE it’s very important.

"You haven’t had the opportunity yet, do it right now, with us, while we listen the same song. This is the song I play when I need a moment for myself. We need to choose to love ourselves and we Must to find the time for ourselves because we all deserve it."

Strictly's reigning champ then rounded off by saying: "Please do it and don’t underestimate the power of breath, in silence and peace. Just close your eyes 3,2,1……."

And his fans and follwoers were quick to respond. @_reut_levi_ said: "So important. Thank you for this!" @allthingskps_ commented: "Perfectly said! You are a truly inspirational person." @concorde1762 wrote: "Again, such an inspirational post Vito. Such a beautiful soul

@lis.th replied: "Beautiful words Vito and good advice we all need a moment of calm and love." @charliespetch shared: "You are so special @vitocoppola forever a massive inspiration. Thank you for these amazing words you really are one of a kind." @lisaaboo_ added: "Thank you Vito. Needed this today."