Oti Mabuse says 'thank goodness' as she addresses claim about Strictly's Vito Coppola

Oti Mabuse has responded to suggestions that her new novel, Slow Burn, was inspired by fellow Strictly Come Dancing professional Vito Coppola. The dancer expressed relief and stated 'thank goodness' while addressing the claims, insisting that the character in her book is nothing like Coppola. Mabuse opened up about the publication of her latest work while firmly denying any connection between the fictional narrative and her colleague's real-life personality or experiences within the show.