KATE Garraway joked Ben Shephard's wife will only allow him to take part in Strictly if he piles on the pounds. The handsome broadcaster has often been linked to the glitzy entertainment show but is yet to take to the dance floor.
During today's Good Morning Britain the hosts discussed former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith taking part this year, but the conversation awkwardly shifted to Ben.
Political commentator Iain Dale revealed his sister had messaged him fawning over Ben. He said: "I've just had a message on my screen from sister, Sheena, which read 'mmmm Ben'.
What does that mean?" As Ben blushed, Kate joked: "It's because you're so swoony that your wife won't let you do it [Strictly] will she?
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