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James Argent enjoys a kiss with his 'crush' Anthea Turner in The Real Dirty Dancing clip

James Argent, 43, locks lips with his crush Anthea Turner, 61, in the teaser for a new episode of The Real Dirty Dancing.

The two stars are currently appearing in The Real Dirty Dancing, featuring 10 celebs competing in challenges based on the iconic 1987 Patrick Swayze film.

In the cheeky clip, the former TOWIE star can be seen grinning as he leans in for a smooch with the TV legend, while they were rehearsing a scene from the much-loved film.

Hosts Keith Lemon and Ashley Roberts looked on in shock as James planted a kiss on the former Blue Peter presenter - whom he has been open about having a crush on.

"That was f***ing bang on," a giggling James said after the peck, hugging Anthea as he spoke.

James Argent and Anthea Turner enjoy an intimate moment on The Real Dirty Dancing (E4)

Last month, James and Anthea's co-stars joked about the former TOWIE star's crush on the TV legend.

Despite their 27-year-age gap, the newly-slimmed down Arg was spotted crushing on his 61-year-old co-star.

"He [James] had a big crush on Anthea," Chelsee Healey, 33, confessed to Closer magazine.

"I'm sure she had a soft spot for him though, definitely."

Quizzed about whether he can see how the Strictly 'curse' can happened, James admitted he could easily see how "things escalate".

The pair lock lips in a promo for an upcoming episode (E4)

"Oh, for sure," the Essex native replied to new! magazine.

"Especially if you fancy your partner and you're bumping and grinding and all that. You can definitely see how things escalate."

He continued: "It depends what kind of dance you're doing as well, I suppose. I kept it professional, though. I didn't get too excited."

Anthea - who is currently planning her wedding to Mark Armstrong - was a big hit with all the men on The Real Dirty Dancing, not just Arg.

Arg and Anthea enjoying a boogie (E4)

Speaking about her bond with the former TOWIE star earlier this month, the TV presenter praised her co-star for what is his first prime-time show since losing 13 stone after a gastric band operation last year.

"Arg and I did form a ­particularly good partnership," the former Top of the Pops host told the Mirror.

"He’s absolutely ­lovable, we giggled a lot."

She continued: "A few months ago he couldn’t tie his own shoelaces and now he’s much fitter and healthier.

The two stars have formed a close bond during their stint on the E4 show (E4)

"He talked very openly about his gastric band and how he has had to take control of his life from that point of view."

"I’m very proud of him, proud to know him and to know how he managed to do that," Anthea gushed when chatting about her new pal.

Speaking on Steph's Packed Lunch last month, host Keith admitted Arg's stint on the show moved him to tears at time.

"When Arg was dancing with Anthea Turner, I teared up," the comedian admitted on the Channel 4 show.

"I thought to myself 'Oh god, I’m going too soft.' I think I hid. It moved me, you know. He’s had some troubles and he did really well. Everyone did really well."

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