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Kirsty McCormack

Ashley Banjo fans in hysterics as he makes EastEnders blunder with Laila Morse

ITV viewers were in hysterics on Tuesday evening as they tuned into the second episode of Strictly The Real Full Monty.

This year's show saw the likes of Brenda Edwards, Duncan James and Christine McGuinness vow to strip off in order to raise awareness for cancer.

However, one famous face who had everyone talking was EastEnders actress Laila Morse.

The 76-year-old star, who is best known for playing Mo Harris on the BBC soap, did not shy away when it came to taking her clothes off.

Determined to be proud of her body and show off her scars, Laila did not hesitate to whip her bra off as she rehearsed alongside Brenda and Christine as well as Demi Jones.

Ashley Banjo were fans in hysterics as he made an EastEnders blunder with Laila Morse (ITV)

But unfortunately, during rehearsals Laila twisted her ankle and her place in the show was left hanging in the balance.

As she hobbled off stage, the soap veteran was heard saying: "I don't care if it's killing me, I'll do it."

However, choreographer Ashley Banjo was having none of it and told her: "Yeah but Mo, you can't walk!

"I mean you can't even put weight on it can you?" Ashley probed as she told him: "I'm gonna be alright tonight, I don't care."

Ashley kept calling by her character's name 'Mo' instead of Laila (ITV)

"In reality you're not gonna be able to run up and down the stairs, you're not gonna be able to walk round and do it all," Ashley then said.

Looking absolutely gutted, Laila replied: "How's that gonna be explained to the people?"

"I don't know if you'll be able to physically make it Mo," Ashley replied as Laila fought back tears.

Poor Laila twisted her ankle during rehearsals and had to have it bandaged up (ITV)

"You've just given everything to this and that's why I'm gutted," he then said as she pleaded with him: "Don't make me cry again!"

As much as viewers were also feeling emotional, they were also quick to point out Ashley's blunder.

"anyone else notice Ashley called Laila 'Mo' instead?! #StrictlyTheRealFullMonty," one person tweeted.

Another person asked: "Why did Ashley Banjo call Laila Mo? #StrictlyTheRealFullMonty."

Laila ended up performing the striptease in a wheelchair as she was determined to still take part (ITV)

Someone else tweeted: "Ashley calling Leila Moe omg can’t cope hahahaha #StrictlyTheRealFullMonty."

Another person added: "Ashley calling Laila “Mo” #StrictlyTheRealFullMonty," followed by several laughing face emojis.

Luckily for Laila, she was still able to take part in the striptease and appeared onstage in a wheelchair as she joined the other ladies.

"Bringing out Laila in the wheelchair so she could get her t*ts out is the tv highlight of the year. Brilliant!" one viewer tweeted after the dance.

"#StrictlyTheRealFullMonty so inspirational and Laila Morse…. Legend!!" another posted.

A third viewer added: "Laila Morse naked in a wheelchair shouting ‘OI OI’ in a fancy ballroom in Blackpool literally sums up 2021. Absolutely bonkers. #StrictlyTheRealFullMonty."

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