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STRICTLY Come Dancing fans are in hysterics after Bruno Tonioli got carried away and nearly threw Shirley Ballas off her chair.

The cheeky judge almost sent Shirley careering into the studio audience flat on her back as he grabbed her to demonstrate a dance move without forewarning her.

 Bruno used Shirley as a dance dummy on the show, sending viewers into hysterics
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Bruno used Shirley as a dance dummy on the show, sending viewers into hysterics

Shirley screamed in terror as Bruno nearly dropped her, before managing to right herself.

She composed herself and insisted she was fine as Bruno continued to demonstrate the move he wanted to.

Viewers loved it and took to social media to share their hysterics over it.

One wrote: "Can Bruno please be more careful with Shirley #Strictly"

 She screamed in terror as Bruno nearly dropped her off the stage
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She screamed in terror as Bruno nearly dropped her off the stage
 Shirley gripped his arm for dear life after Bruno's stunt went wrong
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Shirley gripped his arm for dear life after Bruno's stunt went wrong

A second tweeted: "Oh my goodness poor Shirley. Can someone tie Bruno to his chair please? #Strictly"

Another added: "Shirley always looks so surprised with Bruno when he acts it... She should know him by now and be prepared incase he does love her reaction though. Love her #strictly"

A fourth joked: "Think Shirley will need tena lady stashed under her seat to get through the rest of Strictly with Bruno's antics!"

Meanwhile, Pussycat Dolls star Ashley Roberts and Pasha performed the Foxtrot to Orange Coloured Sky by Natalie Cole.

 Once she was safely in her seat, Darcy grabbed her hand for support
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Once she was safely in her seat, Darcy grabbed her hand for support

Casualty star Charles Venn and Karen took on the Viennese Waltz to Piano Man by Billy Joel, Danny John-Jules and Amy did the Quickstep to Freedom by Pharrell Williams and This Morning's Dr Ranj and Janette performed the Samba to George Michael's Freedom 90.

Bruno Tonioli falls off his chair on Strictly Come Dancing

Steps star Faye Tozer and Giovanni performed the Tango to Blondie's Call Me, while Joe Sugg and Dianne did the Paso Doble to Bastille's Pompeii, and Kate Silverton and Alijaz took on the Argentine Tango to Assassin's Tango by John Powell.

Paralympian athlete Lauren Steadman and AJ Jived to Avril Lavigne's Girlfriend and cricketer Graeme and Oti took on the Waltz to Engelbert Humperdinck's The Last Waltz, and Stacey Dooley and Kevin performed the Couples Choice in street and commercial to Alicia Keys' Empire State of Mind.


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