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TESS Daly got the giggles on Strictly after being surprised by her husband Vernon Kay.

The presenter, 54, was fronting the live semi-final alongside Claudia Winkleman.

Tess Daly got the giggles on Strictly after being surprised by her husband Vernon Kay
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Tess Daly got the giggles on Strictly after being surprised by her husband Vernon KayCredit: BBC
Vernon was the special guest for the evening to read out the all important voting information
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Vernon was the special guest for the evening to read out the all important voting informationCredit: BBC

But after the first performance took place, Claudia, 51, announced a special guest would be reading the voting terms and conditions.

She then welcomed Vernon Kay who received a huge welcome from the celebrities and the professional dancers.

After giving viewers the all important voting details, it was time for Claudia to throw back to Tess who was waiting on the ballroom floor.

However, before that, she told Vernon: "It's now time to throw back to your wife but I would like you to say her name, but let me set the scene.

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"You're snuggling, it's Sunday maybe the puppy is on your lap, maybe you've just had a delicious roast.

"Say her name with romance and love."

Taking everything on board, Vernon replied: "Tess, over to you.";

The exchange left Tess cringing but with fits of laughter as she tried to compose herself.

"So smooth, right, thank you Vernon," she said before getting on with the show.

Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and iPlayer.

The exchange left Tess cringing but with fits of laughter as she tried to compose herself
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The exchange left Tess cringing but with fits of laughter as she tried to compose herselfCredit: BBC
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