Stephen Fry says 'cringe' shows like Strictly are like 'nails down a blackboard'

Stephen Fry says says there is no danger of seeing him cha cha cha-ing on Strictly Come Dancing .

The 62-year-old broadcaster, described the show as 'cringe' and said compared it to 'nails on a blackboard.'

Fry was asked if he'd be interested in heading to the dancefloor during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show.

The former QI host is currently on top form after shedding six stone by walking 'eight miles every morning' at a speed of 'just over four miles an hour'.

Stephen Fry said he finds Strictly cringe (Brian J Ritchie/Hotsauce/REX)

Kevin Clifton and Stacey Dooley are the reigning champs (BBC/Kieron McCarron)

Fry ruled out a future appearance on Strictly despite his new fitness.

"I loathe dancing. It embarrasses me. Not only to do it but to watch other people do it," he told Ross.

"The Strictly-type thing I find absolutely nails on a blackboard. It's an allergy. I can't bear dancing. It makes me cringe."

"I loathe dancing" said Stephen (Brian J Ritchie/Hotsauce/REX)

Fry appears on the Saturday night chat show alongside Downton Abbey stars Michelle Dockery and Elizabeth McGovern.

The pair spill the beans on working with Dame Maggie Smith.

He appeared alongside Michelle Dockery and Elizabeth McGovern (Brian J Ritchie/Hotsauce/REX)

The actors discussed the new Downton film (Brian J Ritchie/Hotsauce/REX)

"She loves a meme. Laura (Carmichael) and I will come in and show her a very funny meme," Dockery said.

They also discussed the Duchess of Cambridge's visit to the Downton set, saying she "genuinely projected the idea that she loved the show".

This week's Jonathan Ross Show also features Martin Freeman and Craig David, with performances from Charli XCX and Christine And The Queens.

The Jonathan Ross Show airs at 10.15pm on Saturday on ITV.