Cringing Anthony Joshua gets cheese grated on rock hard abs by excited chef

This week's Saturday Night Takeaway saw Anthony Joshua put his chiselled abs to the ultimate test.

In a hilarious skit, hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were seen advising the professional boxer and heavyweight champion through a secret earpiece.

Anthony, 30, pretended to be searching for a new personal chef and 'interviewed' several willing cooks with the help of the Geordie presenters.

The sportstar fooled chef Yvette when Ant and Dec told AJ to ask her to use a block of cheese on his rippling abs.

Chef Yvette was delighted to grate cheese on his rock solid abs (ITV)

Speaking through Anthony's ear piece, Dec told him to say: "You know what somebody said to me the other day? That cheese could be grated on my abs" to Yvette.

Despite being rather hesitant at first, Yvette was more than happy to get started, as AJ lifted up his shirt to flaunt his solid torso.

When he asked Yvette if they 'should try it', she burst out laughing but then happily obliged as the heavyweight champion lifted up his shirt to reveal his famous bod.

Anthony whipped up his shirt to show off his chiselled torso (ITV)

He told Yvette to 'really go for it' after her first attempt, and Ant and Dec shouted 'she did it' in delight after she successfully grated some of the cheese.

Anthony urged Yvette to "really go for it" after her first attempt as Ant and Dec watched the events unfold from behind-the-scenes.

Fans of the ITV show couldn't get over the hilarious ordeal, and took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the funny moment.

One penned: "Unbelievable" as another wrote: "The whole thing was just hilarious! @antanddec laughing, especially Ant just made it even more funny. Excellent Saturday evening tv!"

Champion boxer Joshua showed off his comedy chops (Action Images via Reuters)

And a third shared: "It actually worked #SaturdayNightTakeaway ".

Earlier scenes in the show had Yvette feeling super confused as Ant and Dec told Anthony to say: "So your name is Yvette, but you're not a vet?"

Anthony then had to follow more cringe-worthy instructions and the interviewee awkwardly responded "no" before he added: "That's a shame, because I'm a dog. Woof, woof, woof!"

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