Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Ruth Langsford apologises for straddling Anton in racy antics
STRICTLY COME DANCING star Ruth Langsford has apologised for straddling her partner in front of her husband Eamonn Holmes on the show last night.
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Strictly: Eamonn SHOCKED as Ruth straddles Anton
The 57-year-old This Morning presenter shocked the audience after she added a surprisingly racy ending to her hilarious Paso Doble, ending up on top of professional dancer Anton du Beke, 51.
Eamonn, 57, could be seen open-mouthed in the crowd as his other half mounted the Strictly Come Dancing veteran after a stumble in their last pose caused them to overbalance and end up in a heap on the floor.
Viewers and judges alike were speechless after the incident, but Ruth Langsford's son Jack, who was seated next to his famous father in the audience, appeared to find it hysterical, as the camera showed him in fits of laughter.
Ruth Lansford has apologised for straddling Anton du Beke on Strictly Come Dancing last night
Ruth's unexpected antics left viewers and judges speechless
After the ITV star had faced the judges, who weren't quite so impressed with her routine, awarding the pair a measly 22 points, she took to Twitter to speak out about her unexpected behaviour.
Retweeting Anton, who praised her performance and begged fans to vote for them, she said: "Thank you partner…was that the best fun EVER?!!!
"Sorry if I squashed you," she added, jokily.
The Strictly star apologised on Twitter
Ruth and Anton scored just 22 points for their hilarious Paso Doble
Ruth's routine certainly won over Strictly viewers, as they rushed to comment on her tweet, with one gushing: "Your Paso was just PHENOMENAL! I loved it Ruth."
"Ruth that was absolutely amazing and hilarious," another said. "Best moment of the series for sure."
"Jack and @EamonnHolmes' faces just made it," a third laughed, "Loved it."
Strictly Come Dancing continues tonight at 7.15pm on BBC One.