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Former Strictly pro Ian Waite leaves crew gasping over weight jibe to Zoe Ball

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Ian Waite prompted gasps from the It Takes Two crew after making a joke about Zoe Ball's weight tonight.

The pro, 48, often appears on the spin-off show to take part in 'Choreography Corner' and was previously paired up with Zoe during the third series of Strictly.

Zoe introduced Ian on tonight's programme, saying: "It's Ian! Looking a bit like Johnny in Dirty Dancing."

As she gestured to his open-necked, tight white shirt and black trousers, he said: "It's a strong look!"

Zoe Ball was presenting It Takes Two this evening (BBC)
Ian Waite made a joke about Zoe's weight (BBC)

"It is a strong look," she agreed. "He's going to lift me up in a minute! It's going to be amazing."

Ian cheekily quipped: "I'm not that strong!"

The camera crew gasped, with some shouting: "Oooh!"

The camera crew gasped after Ian's comment (BBC)

"He's got a point, I am 12 stone," Zoe laughed.

Ian seemed to feel a little guilty and apologised: "I'm so sorry."

"We have tried," Zoe told viewers as she smiled, not taking offence.

*Strictly: It Takes Two airs tomorrow at 6pm on BBC Two

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