Ed Balls leaves GMB hosts in giggles as he confesses he relished being fake tanned for Strictly Come Dancing shows
The politician was booted out of the BBC talent show last night and revealed he will NOT be on the Manchester tour date
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Ed Balls burst out into a ballroom dance as he arrived in the Good Morning Britain studio before revealing he secretly ENJOYED being caked in fake tan during the show.
Last weekend, the fan favourite, 49, found himself in the bottom two dance-off for the first time against Judge Rinder and was then booted out by the judges.
Showing he was still in the Strictly mindset, he arrived on today's ITV breakfast show with professional partner Katya Jones, clutching her hand and leading her past presenters Charlotte Hawkins, Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard.
As well as relishing his dances Ed also revealed he enjoyed the beauty regimes too.
When quizzed by Susanna about getting an artificial glow he said: "I found it quite titillating.
"It was quite cold.
"I slowly made up - I started looking like Cornwall in May and I got to Lanzarote in July."
Talking of his co-star ex Hollyoaks star Danny Mac, he quipped: "Danny just goes full on eight weeks in the sun."
Before plonking themselves on the sofa for a chat Ed, Katya and entertainment reporter Richard Arnold had the studio in hysterics as they attempted his signature Gangnam Style routine.
Eager to get involved with the action, Richard opened his legs and clung onto Katya's arms as he pulled her through.
Ed then attempted to help out by picking her up at the end of the routine.
While Ed and Katya have become firm friends the show newbie initially confessed she had no idea who Ed was.
She said: "I didn't really know who he was.
"It was my first series and I was ready for a challenge - they definitely gave me a challenge!"
Ed added: "I had a fabulous time, she taught me so much."
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Earlier in today's breakfast show Susanna branded Ed's departure from the show "the most disappointing vote of the year."
Ed then heaped more sorrow on a chunk of the shoe's viewers as he revealed although he will be on the Strictly tour, he will not be in the Manchester show due to a prior engagement.
On Sunday, Ed’s hilarious tango failed to woo judges, who caused outrage after admitting they were gunning for him.
After his exit, the defiant ex-Shadow Chancellor said: “I loved doing that tango, that’s the best we have ever done it.
“I’m sad that I’m not going to be doing it next week, but I’m really glad to have been here and made it this far. It’s fabulous.”
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