Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola advance to Strictly Come Dancing quarter-finals with top rumba score
Sarah Hadland and her dance partner Vito Coppola have advanced to the quarter-finals of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. They achieved the highest score for a rumba this season, earning 36 points for their performance during week ten. In the upcoming Musicals Week, they will perform a Charleston to "Popular" from Wicked. Sarah shared her early experiences with musical theatre, recalling a memorable performance of 42nd Street featuring Catherine Zeta-Jones. The duo also discussed their pre-performance ritual, which involves holding hands and synchronizing their breaths. They reflected on their worst auditions, with Sarah recalling a failed attempt at roller skating and Vito sharing a traumatic first competition experience.