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Privacy Notice Strictly Come Dancing’s launch show brought a moment of on-air awkwardness as EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick was jokingly called out as a “cheat” due to his former appearance on the show’s Christmas Special, which he won last year. The ballroom extravaganza returned with shimmer and shine for its 20th series launch on Saturday, September 14, graced by hosting duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to usher in 15 eager celebs. The star-studded lineup boasting names like JB Gill, Tasha Ghouri, and Nick Knowles, aims to dazzle their way through the sequins and steps in hopes of claiming that coveted Glitterball trophy. Yet an unexpected hiccup ensued as Jamie Borthwick faced lighthearted accusations of having an unfair advantage, given his victory in the previous festive edition. Tess Daly said: “Jamie you had a taste of Strictly last Christmas,” sparking Wynne Evans, to teasingly interject with: “Cheat! ” followed by a faux cough.
Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans was in cheeky form
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Giggles reverberated around the studio, leaving Jamie trying to play it cool amid the chuckles and Tess attempting to move past the jibe. And the moment was followed up on the launch show minutes later, when mischievous former TOWIE star Pete Wicks got another well-hearted dig in. Asked by Claudia Winkleman if he planned to really ‘go for it’ on the series, Pete replied: “I am. I’ll never be here again, will I? Unless I’m Jamie…’ which saw everyone erupt with laughter.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnClaudia WinklemanCraig Revel HorwoodJB GillNick KnowlesShirley BallasTess DalyAnton Du BekeEastEndersStrictly Come DancingChristmasJamie Borthwick
