Strictly Come Dancing’s launch present introduced a second of on-air awkwardness as EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick was jokingly referred to as out as a “cheat” resulting from his former look on the present’s Christmas Particular, which he gained final 12 months. The ballroom extravaganza returned with shimmer and shine for its twentieth collection launch on Saturday, September 14, graced by internet hosting duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to usher in 15 keen celebs.

The star-studded lineup boasting names like JB Gill, Tasha Ghouri, and Nick Knowles, goals to dazzle their means by the sequins and steps in hopes of claiming that coveted Glitterball trophy. But an sudden hiccup ensued as Jamie Borthwick confronted lighthearted accusations of getting an unfair benefit, given his victory within the earlier festive version. Tess Daly stated: “Jamie you had a style of Strictly final Christmas,” sparking Wynne Evans, to teasingly interject with: “Cheat! ” adopted by a pretend cough.

Giggles reverberated across the studio, leaving Jamie making an attempt to play it cool amid the chuckles and Tess trying to maneuver previous the jibe. And the second was adopted up on the launch present minutes later, when mischievous former TOWIE star Pete Wicks obtained one other well-hearted dig in.

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Requested by Claudia Winkleman if he deliberate to actually ‘go for it’ on the collection, Pete replied: “I’m. I am going to by no means be right here once more, will I? Until I am Jamie…’ which noticed everybody erupt with laughter.