Strictly fans call the winner already after incredible first dance

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans reckon they know who’s going to win the show already after an incredible first dance.

Viewers watching at home were so impressed by the dance in tonight’s live show that they want the contestant crowned already.

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Actress Sarah Hadland and reigning professional champion Vito Coppola stunned the judges and fans with their routine tonight.

The pair took to the dancefloor with a quickstep - and received the highest score for a first week quickstep in Strictly history.

They achieved a whopping 30 points for their performance, leaving them utterly stunned.

And the judges loved it with Mr Nasty Craig Revel Horwood saying: “One word: fantastic darling.”

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Anton Du Beke added: “Super super good. Everything was great.”

Motsi Mabuse said: “Honestly what a year it’s going to be. Well done, boom!”

And head judge Shirley Ballas said: “Entertainment, frame, great foot work, just love this pairing.”

It was so good that viewers at home have predicted the pair will win - making it two years in a row for Vito who triumphed last year with Coronation Street star Ellie Leach.

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One wrote: “Vito’s going to win again. Partnership with Sarah made in Heaven. 😃 #Strictly”

A second said: “I HAVE MY WINNERS. Sarah and Vito, oh my god WOW. I couldn’t remove my eyes, I’ve never felt this alive by a week one dance since Bill Bailey💚 #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing

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Another added: “Go Vito! Still celebrating his #MasterChef win, which was amazing. I reckon he could win #Strictly again too. I love his partnership with Sarah.”

A fourth commented: “Sarah and Vito my winners already !!!!!! #Strictly”