Denise Welch has her hands full with a muscly male dancer

Denise Welch has never been one to hold back from a challenge.

And the happily married Loose Women presenter appeared delighted when faced with her latest role - grappling with the naked chest of a hunky male dancer on stage last night.

Dressed in a black lace dress former Coronation Street actress Denise gave a sultry smile as she stroked his chest for the cameras.

Denise Welch performs with the male cast of Chicago for ITV Show The Feelgood Factor

The 50-year-old mother-of-two was performing with the male cast of Chicago for the new ITV Show The Feelgood Factor at Granada Studio's in Manchester.

The programme invites the public to join some of ITV's biggest stars to shape up and adopt healthier lifestyles.

Welch set herself the challenge of learning the demanding dance routine so that she could perform it in front of the nation.

The programme will be transmitted on Saturday on ITV1.

Hands full: Denise grapples with the male dancers