Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Mel Giedroyc takes SWIPE at Shirley Ballas on Children In Need

MEL GIEDROYC took a harsh swipe at Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas during her Children In Need presenting spot.

By Helen Daly

PUBLISHED: 21:20, Fri, Nov 17, 2017 | UPDATED: 21:56, Fri, Nov 17, 2017

The former Great British Bake Off host appeared on the Charity marathon with Graham Norton and introduced a special segment from Aston Merrygold.

As the former Strictly competitor's section came to an end, Mel, 49, couldn't help but slip in a little dig at Shirley, 57, after she sent the favourite home two weeks ago.

She joked: "It was nice to see Aston Merrygold again… Thanks Shirley."

Mel Giedroyc BBC

Mel took a cheeky swipe at Shirley Ballas for sending Aston home

Aston Merrygold BBC

Aston was sent home after losing to Mollie King in the dance off

Viewers couldn't help but notice the cheeky swipe, and flocked to Twitter to comment on Mel's gag.

One posted: "Haha Mel got a dig in at Shirley."

Another added: "Haha did Mel really throw a dig at Shirley over Aston? Haha."

A third joked: "'Thanks Shirley Ballas' Screamed."

Twitter reaction TWITTER

Viewers were in hysterics over the joke

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas

Tue, October 31, 2017

Shirley Ballas is the new head judge for the 2017 series of Strictly Come Dancing, replacing Len Goodman.

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Shirley Ballas in pictures

A fourth commented: "'Thank you Shirley Ballas' OH MEL THAT ABSOLUTE SHADE!!!"

Earlier on Children In Need, the BBC shared an exclusive first-look at the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas special.

As well, Peter Kay confirmed that his sitcom, Car Share would be coming back for a final season.

Strictly Come Dancing continues tomorrow night on BBC One at 6.45pm.

Strictly Come Dancing BBC

Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Mel Giedroyc takes SWIPE at Shirley Ballas on Children In Need

MEL GIEDROYC took a harsh swipe at Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas during her Children In Need presenting spot.

By Helen Daly

PUBLISHED: 21:20, Fri, Nov 17, 2017 | UPDATED: 21:56, Fri, Nov 17, 2017

The former Great British Bake Off host appeared on the Charity marathon with Graham Norton and introduced a special segment from Aston Merrygold.

As the former Strictly competitor's section came to an end, Mel, 49, couldn't help but slip in a little dig at Shirley, 57, after she sent the favourite home two weeks ago.

She joked: "It was nice to see Aston Merrygold again… Thanks Shirley."

Mel Giedroyc BBC

Mel took a cheeky swipe at Shirley Ballas for sending Aston home

Aston Merrygold BBC

Aston was sent home after losing to Mollie King in the dance off

Viewers couldn't help but notice the cheeky swipe, and flocked to Twitter to comment on Mel's gag.

One posted: "Haha Mel got a dig in at Shirley."

Another added: "Haha did Mel really throw a dig at Shirley over Aston? Haha."

A third joked: "'Thanks Shirley Ballas' Screamed."

Twitter reaction TWITTER

Viewers were in hysterics over the joke

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas

Tue, October 31, 2017

Shirley Ballas is the new head judge for the 2017 series of Strictly Come Dancing, replacing Len Goodman.

Play slideshow

Getty

1 of 28

Shirley Ballas in pictures

A fourth commented: "'Thank you Shirley Ballas' OH MEL THAT ABSOLUTE SHADE!!!"

Earlier on Children In Need, the BBC shared an exclusive first-look at the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas special.

As well, Peter Kay confirmed that his sitcom, Car Share would be coming back for a final season.

Strictly Come Dancing continues tomorrow night on BBC One at 6.45pm.

Strictly Come Dancing BBC

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Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Mel Giedroyc takes SWIPE at Shirley Ballas on Children In Need

MEL GIEDROYC took a harsh swipe at Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas during her Children In Need presenting spot.

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