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Unearthed footage captures Holly Willoughby being slapped on the bum during live TV
A 2005 clip has resurfaced of Holly Willoughby being slapped on the bum by fellow presenter Brian Dowling.
Taken from ITV’s Ministry of Mayhem, the footage shows the pair reenacting a scene from Captain Scarlet. The show was broadcast from 2004 to 2006 on ITV and CITV.
Dowling is shown to be wearing a red Captain Scarlet costume, with Willoughby sporting a silver catsuit.
Willoughby looks visibly surprised in the clip, jumping in response. The video has amassed millions of views on TikTok.