The One Show descended into chaos on Wednesday as Dan Walker cut off the stunned BBC hosts with a withering swipe – before ‘hijacking the autocue and taking over.’

Hosts Alex Jones, 48, and Vernon Kay, 51, were joined in the BBC studio by presenter Helen Skelton and Dan to discuss their new series, Yorkshire Great And Small.

And Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke was also on the green sofa to offer details about the hotly-anticipated return of the dance competition this weekend.

But while the conversation was still on strictly, Dan made an unsubtle attempt to pivot onto his and Helen’s new travel series.

When Anton mentioned cagoules, Dan interjected: ‘Talking of cagoules,’ while raising his eyebrows in an obvious nod to the presenters.

Helen joked: ‘Oh well done,’ but the hosts were not as impressed, and Vernon interrupted Dan’s interlude to steer back onto the subject.

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The One Show descended into chaos on Wednesday as Dan Walker (pictured with Helen Skelton) cut off the stunned BBC hosts with a withering swipe

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When Dan tried to pivot the conversation onto his new series, hosts Alex Jones (L) and Vernon Kay (R) were not impressed, shouting: ‘Hold your horses!’

‘Daniel, just hold your horses my friend!’ he said, adding: ‘We’re going to get there, wow!’

And Alex echoed the sentiment, saying: ‘We’re not there yet! Once a presenter, always a presenter.’

Undeterred, Dan continued: ‘Who cares about Saturday nights? It’s about Thursday nights!’

The segment quickly descended into chaos, as even Anton chimed in: ‘Stop reading the autocue, it’s not for you.’

The former BBC Breakfast star told Anton bluntly: ‘You talk for too long,’ before the hosts attempted to restore calm in the studio.

Apparently embarrassed by the awkward blunder, Helen jokingly asked the presenters if she could join them on their sofa to evade Dan.

And it’s not Dan’s first conflict with the show, as earlier this month he said Strictly has to ‘sort out’ its issues and show ‘more honesty’ with viewers, as he revealed the negative effect the misconduct probe had on his family.

The presenter left BBC Breakfast in April 2022 after six years to join Channel 5 News where he is reportedly being paid £500,000 a year.

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While the conversation was still on strictly, Dan made an unsubtle attempt to pivot onto his and Helen’s new travel series

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The multi-talented 48-year-old also did a stint on Strictly in 2021 coming in a very impressive fifth place with his partner, Ukrainian dancer Nadiya Bychkova [Pictured together]

However, the multi-talented 48-year-old also did a stint on Strictly in 2021 coming in a very impressive fifth place with his partner, Ukrainian dancer Nadiya Bychkova.

Speaking to the Telegraph he professed how he adored his time on Strictly, and when pressed about the recent scandal that has enveloped the dancing show he said: ‘I found the programme to be really positive for me, but I think from a BBC perspective they have to sort it out.

‘You don’t want somebody to go on it and feel the way that some of those people have felt.’

The BBC show has been engulfed by drama since Giovanni Pernice was suspended after his celebrity partner Amanda Abbington accused him of abusive behaviour, saying he was ‘cruel and mean.’ He denies the claims.

Dan and Helen’s series is set to return to Channel 5 this Thursday, as the pair pick through Yorkshire’s most breathtaking scenery.

The opening episode sees the duo explore the wild North York Moors, beginning in Great Ayton before travelling to the Roseberry Topping and Cleveland Way.