The star admitted the Strictly studio is smaller than it looks on TV (Image: PA)

Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalist George Clarke has offered a candid behind-the-scenes glimpse into the iconic BBC ballroom, revealing how much smaller and different the studio is compared to what viewers see on television.

Speaking on The Useless Hotline podcast with co-host Max Balegde, George described his first impressions of the set.

“It was really interesting because I've seen it live before in Blackpool, which is obviously a much bigger place. The studio is quite small,” he said.

Recalling the reaction, Max joked: “I thought that when I first saw the studio. I was like, ‘Oh, this is s**t’.” George was quick to clarify: “Oh, it’s not s**t. It’s just smaller. You’re just like, ‘Oh… this is what

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