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,

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.

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,

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.

After winning the Glitterball trophy last year, Strictly pro Vito Coppola is back on the dance floor with a new partner – and this time, it’s comedy performer (and Miranda star) Sarah Hadland who’ll be learning the ropes from the Italian champion.

Strictly Come Dancing champion Ellie Leach candidly said she is 'jealous' of comedian Sarah Hadland after the actress was paired with Vito Coppola for this year's show

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,

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