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Jasmine Allday

James Argent and Anthea Turner giggle as they try to recreate Dirty Dancing lift

James Argent and Anthea Turner were left in fits of giggles as they tried to recreate the famous Dirty Dancing lift.

The duo were busy filming for their new TV show The Real Dirty Dancing, when they attempted to do the lift made famous by Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in the hit film.

The Real Dirty Dancing features 10 celebrities learning some of the movie's dance routines in a bid to get the chance to perform the iconic lift at the end of the series.

The lucky pair will have their fellow celebrities as their back-up dancers in what promises to be a glittering finale.

James and Anthea were seen dressed like the film's characters Baby and Johnny as they larked around in the water filming scenes for the upcoming show in Norfolk.

They seemed to be recreating the scene where Johnny takes Baby to a lake so they can practice the lift in the water.

Anthea Turner and James Argent couldn't stop laughing as they tried to recreate the famous Dirty Dancing lift (n/c)

In a funny turn of events, Arg dipped himself under the water as Anthea giggled at their predicament.

Marnie Simpson and Lee Ryan were also seen filming on the same day as well as Chelsea Healey, Tom Malone Jr and Saffron Barker.

The show will be hosted by Keith Lemon and Ashley Roberts, who were also spotted on set with the film crew.

Saffron Barker had much more success with her lift (n/c)
The YouTuber is also taking part in The Real Dirty Dancing (n/c)

"Dirty Dancing is such a good film and of course I’ve been Baby myself, twice now," Keith said in a statement as he confirmed he would be presenting the programme earlier this year.

"Once for Let’s Dance For Comic Relief and once when we did it on The Keith & Paddy Picture Show.

"So I was chuffed to be asked to host this show. And to be hosting with my mate Ashley, it’s going to be so fun."

The iconic Dirty Dancing lift featuring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey (SWNS.com)

Ashley - who has competed on Strictly Come Dancing - is equally as excited to be involved, as she admits the movie had a "huge impact" on her life and career.

She added: "I love Dirty Dancing, the film literally had a huge impact on my life, and I couldn’t be more excited to be involved in this series.

"I'm going to be on hand to help out the celebs with their Johnny and Baby moves and look forward to being reunited with Keith.

"Wish me luck. It’s going to be a lot of fun."

A whole host of stars including hosts Keith Lemon and Ashley Roberts were on hand to watch the celebrities give the lift a go (n/c)

The celebrity contestants will swap partners until only two celebrities remain, and they will take on the iconic lift.

Genna Gibson, commissioning editor for entertainment at Channel 4, commented: "Dirty Dancing has been bringing people together to sing and dance (and swoon over Johnny Castle) since the 80s.

"We hope, like the film, that this colourful and entertaining show will get people together to watch and root for their favourite couples."

The Real Dirty Dancing is set to air in early 2022 on E4.

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