Drag performer La Voix made quite the entrance during Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing launch programme when they feigned outrage upon discovering their professional dance partner.
The 45-year-old contestant shouted "That's the one I said I didn't want!" immediately after Aljaz Škorjanec entered the room, before marching off the set in apparent fury.
The awkward scene left Mr Škorjanec appearing stunned, but tensions quickly dissolved when La Voix returned moments later wearing a broad grin.
The Drag Race star then embraced the professional dancer, who claimed victory in his debut series alongside Abbey Clancy in 2013, revealing the entire episode had been a playful performance.
BBC Strictly: La Voix pretended to storm off set
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A relieved Mr Škorjanec admitted he fully believed La Voix's abrupt exit, and he breathed a sigh of relief as they hugged.
The pair's humorous back-and-forths continued when they joined hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly in the famous 'Clauditorium'.
"La Voix, this is who you wanted," Ms Winkleman asked, prompting Mr Škorjanec to interject: "It didn't look like that, by the way!"
La Voix then weighed in: "Do you know, I've learnt you can be happy even with your second choice. But look at us now!"
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BBC Strictly: La Voix pretended to be furious to be paired with Aljaz
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As laughs erupted, La Voix kept on going: "You don't know where Aljaz starts and I end. We're just mashed together like a tomato.
"Alla-Voix, that's what we're giving you. That does sound like a cheap clothing line, doesn't it?
"We're bold, we're iconic, we're blinding, I could be describing your fring, couldn't I? We are so excited."
Ms Winkleman let out a laugh before commenting: "You must never leave. Aljaz, you must adore this energy, this wit. You're gonna have such a laugh."
BBC Strictly: La Voix headed for the doors
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Feigning his apprehension, Mr Škorjanec nervously replied: "Yeah, yeah, look at us."
He continued: "I'm really looking forward to the first day. It's like a blank canvas, I'm like a painter-"
La Voix cut in: "Blank canvas?! It took me three hours to get ready, you just spiked your fringe up and put on some cheap aftershave!"
As laughter broke out again, Mr Škorjanec turned deadpan to the camera and sang the Strictly theme tune: "Doo-do-doo-doo-doo!"
BBC Strictly: Aljaz eventually returned
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La Voix then went on to outline their hopes to reach Blackpool Week, given that it was where their career on-stage began.
And it didn't take long for Strictly fans to flock to social media to express their excitement at seeing more of the duo's chemistry.
"La Voix is comedy gold, bless Aljaz he’s got his work cut out #Strictly," one X user said on social media.
A second echoed: "La Voix is stealing this launch show. Absolutely dripping in personality. #Strictly."
BBC Strictly: Aljaz and La Voix embraced
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Elsewhere, a third said: "Vicki and LA Voix are gonna carry this series on their backs, I can already see it #strictly."
"Yes to La Voix getting Aljaz!!! Going to be so GOOD. #Strictly," a fourth echoed.
And a fifth concurred: "Loving La Voix! Not seen her on anything before but she seems naturally funny and I think she will definitely be entertaining! #Strictly."
Meanwhile, a sixth weighed in: "So we all getting La Voix to Blackpool? She's going to make this whole season watchable. Mother. #Strictly #SCD2025." (sic)