Rav Wilding has admitted that his chunky legs are causing him some trouble on the set of Strictly Come Dancing.

The Crimewatch presenter has so far split six pairs of trousers due to his 27 inch thighs.

He told The Mirror: “I had a little bit of a wardrobe malfunction because I’ve got tree trunk legs and my pants keep splitting.

“Thank God I have clean underwear as last time it was a huge rip and very embarrassing.”

A show insider added: “It’s become a running joke already about how many costumes he will get through in the series. His thighs are enormous and, coupled with the energetic routines, it’s a recipe for disaster.

“Rav finds the whole thing hilarious but he’s slightly nervous in case it happens during the actual competition.”