Zoe Ball gets cheeky with Strictly Come Dancing’s Anton Du Beke and STILL wears her wedding ring
CHEEKY Zoe Ball revealed she too has seen dancer Anton Du Beke's much-talked about chest as she hosted Strictly's It Takes Two STILL wearing her wedding ring.
The Sun exclusively revealed the presenter had split with husband DJ Fatboy Slim, real name Norman Cooke, after 18 years together this weekend, yet on this evening's Strictly Come Dancing spin-off show the bling could clearly be seen on her left hand.
She opened the programme sporting a trendy blue top and clutching her cue cards, where her ring could be seen glistening in the studio lights.
The blonde enjoyed some banter with contestants Lesley Joseph and her professional partner, Anton Du Beke, as they chatted about their waltz at the weekend.
Birds of A Feather actress Lesley was told by judge Darcey Bussell to "be careful not to get lost in Anton's chest."
Zoe, 45, quizzed the pair about the remark, and said: "It must feel good to know you've still got it Du Beke!"
In response, fans' favourite Anton quipped: "I don't like to brag, but it's a hell of a chest!"
She then interjected and added: "I've seen it - it is one hell of a chest!"
Zoe's flirty banter comes days after she left the house she shared with her husband and their kids after telling him she wanted "to drink and have sex with a younger lover."
It is said Zoe has a lover in his twenties and told the shattered DJ she just wanted booze and sex with her new toyboy.
A pal revealed: “Zoe told heartbroken Norman he was boring.”
Friends of the couple say teetotal Norman is now fighting to hold the family together after Zoe left the marriage two weeks ago.
A pal told The Sun on Sunday that Zoe, 45, has become close to a male pal in his twenties — while Norman has rearranged work commitments to care for their 16-year-old son Woody and daughter Nelly May, six.
Meanwhile away from the family drama, Lesley told the show host she was highly emotional after dancing to her TV show's theme tune on the opening night of the competition.
She said: "I had Linda Robson (co-star) in the audience who was also in tears.
"It's part of our lives and it was incredibly special my first time on Strictly Come Dancing to the Birds of Feather theme tune."
Meanwhile Lesley, who will dance the Cha Cha Cha with Anton this weekend, confessed the pair had some fun in rehearsals.
She managed to get Anton out of a formal tie and shirt and into a more low-key top and jeans, but only when she rehearsed and was filmed without make up.
Lesley squealed: "The other day I got him training in tracksuit bottoms and a T-shirt!
"I have pictures to show it."
She added: "He's working me hard, but I am working him harder. I crack the whip I think."
On Saturday, they ended up bottom of the leaderboard with 23/40.
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Ahead of the competition, Lesley said: “I can be very competitive when I want to be.
“But I don’t want to spoil the fun of Strictly. I want to enjoy the experience of learning and indulge in the fun of the show.”
Lesley has some dance experience, she studied ballet as a child and has been a regular in theatre productions – she still keeps fit through regular yoga sessions.
Lesley has appeared in Annie, Hot Flush, Godspell and Calendar Girls, so she’s a regular in front of live audiences.
“I’ve done musicals all my life so I’ve got rhythm and co-ordination and I know how to perform.”
She said, however, her precision isn’t great and she may struggle in the slower dances.
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