Denise Van Outen drops to floor to perform risqué splits – stunning Loose Women panel

DENISE Van Outen showed off her flexibility on Loose Women today…or lack thereof.

The Loose Women cast member hit the splits in the middle of the ITV studio.

On the panel today was Andrea McLean, Linda Robson and Kaye Adams.

Dancing On Ice 2018 judge Jason Gardiner made a guest appearance on the show to talk all things ice skating.

However, the topic of conversation soon turned to Denise and Jason's dancing skills.

Denise, 43, famously hit the splits during her stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2012 and she was challenged to recreate the moment.

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GRACEFUL: Denise dropped to the floor in the Loose Women studio

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FEAR: Denise was worried she would injure herself

“I don’t want to do myself an injury”

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With Jason behind her as a guide, the mum-of-one got into position and rolled up her trousers.

"I don’t want to do myself an injury," she said before attempting the risqué pose.

"Hang on, I don't think I can get that far. Oh, I'm going!"

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OUCH: Denise struggled to get low

The TV presenter managed to get down low, but didn't quite pull off the leg-bending move.

However, Jason – who is a professional choreographer – had no trouble in hitting the floor and put Denise to shame.

Later on in the programme, the 46-year-old opened up about his return to Dancing On Ice after the ITV reality series took a four-year hiatus.

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PROFESSIONAL: Jason managed to pull off the risqué move with ease

Jason – who has a reputation for his brutal honesty – said it was "surreal" being back on the show.

"It feels like we have never left," he said.

"They just want me to give my honest critique and that’s what I do."

Loose Women airs weekdays at 12:30pm on ITV.