After performing a Foxtrot to Fleetwood Mac’s Everywhere which saw them through to the next stage of the competition, Abbington and Pernice joined It Takes Two host East on October 17.

“I loved it, I loved it!” an excitable Abbington began the interview referring to their previous week’s routine. “I genuinely did, I loved the whole performance of it.”

East then brought up the two-week break Abbington and Pernice had enjoyed after she was given a bye in Week Three to which Abbington and Pernice both said “muscle memory” helped them perform in Week Four.

Things took a slightly awkward turn, however, when East then probed: “We need to address the rumours…”

Quick as a flash, Pernice began adjusting his collar before he cut into East’s question: “What is the rumour?”

Abbington similarly appeared on tenterhooks as a smile was quickly replaced by pursed lips before East added some clarity.

It soon transpired East was referring to the Fleetwood Mac album Rumours, although Pernice still appeared confused.

Abbington took over: “Yeah! I’m going to buy you the Rumours album. I know you’re not a big fan but there are some good tracks on it. See, I love that song but now I can’t listen to it for a bit.”