Garraway recounted how the fake images began nearly a year ago, just after the death of her husband Derek Draper.

The 34-year-old and his professional partner Amy Dowden were the first pair to be eliminated from the BBC dance show last October.

Smith, who plays Craig Tinker on the soap, said his last scenes should air in ‘May time’.

The presenter was back at work on Thursday to present the ITV show after taking a leave of absence following Derek Draper’s death on January 3rd.