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Eamonn Holmes makes cheeky dig at Strictly’s Anton Du Beke

He didn't hold back!

This Morning’s Eamonn Holmes had a cheeky dig at Strictly Come Dancing professional Anton Du Beke on the show today – and managed to poke fun at his wife Ruth Langsford in the process!

Hosts Eamonn and Ruth were joined by Strictly dancer AJ Pritchard on the This Morning sofa, when Eamonn made a remark about Anton always being paired with “duffers” on the show.

Charming!

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford on This Morning
Oh Eamonn! (Credit: ITV)

His cheeky comment came as AJ revealed who his dream celebrity dancing partner would be, explaining: “Obviously, The Queen.”

The 24-year-old added that he would love to perform “a beautiful waltz, step side, close together” with Her Majesty.

AJ spoke about his dream collaboration (Credit: ITV)

However, 59-year-old Eamonn then chimed in with: “If the Queen were to sign-up she would be dancing with Anton.”

The presenter then quipped that 52-year-old Anton is always partnered with the eldest stars on the show, adding: “He gets all the duffers.”

He had a pop at Anton (Credit: Terry Scott / SplashNews.com)

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His remark also seemed to poke fun at Ruth, who was paired up with Anton on the show in 2017!

Ruth, 58, then stepped in to confirm what Eamonn meant, in a much more complimentary way!

She said of Anton: “He gets all the mature ones.”

Anton has been on the BBC show since it began in 2004 and he is yet to lift the Glitterball trophy. In that time he has been partnered with the likes of politician Ann Widdecombe, 71, Judy Murray, 59, and TV stylist Susannah Constantine, 56.

Ruth took part in Strictly with Anton (Credit: YouTube)

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But AJ seemed to see the funny side of Eamonn’s banter. He later thanked Ruth and Eamonn for the interview and said it was a “pleasure”.

AJ with the presenting pair (Credit: @aj11ace Instagram)

He tweeted: “Thank you @RuthieeL & @EamonnHolmes always a pleasure.. talking all things ‘Get On The Floor Live’ & Strictly .. @get_floor.”

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