His first dance on Strictly Come Dancing, an explosive cha cha, was praised by head judge Len Goodman who commented: “You put the boy in flamboyant!”

But what does Judge Rinder have in store for his second dance this coming weekend?

We’ve heard hints it may involve a bit of a caning…

Judge Rinder and Oksana (Guy Levy/BBC / PA Images)
Judge Rinder and Oksana (Guy Levy/BBC / PA Images)

The TV star and criminal barrister will be doing an American Smooth with his professional partner Oksana Platero.

He teased a few titbits about what they may be up to, telling the Daily Star: “I caught her online searching for canes. I thought it was a prop for a routine.

“Now I’m not so sure. You don’t want to get on the wrong side of her. She is a force of nature and very strict.”

Judge Rinder and partner Oksana Platero (BBC)
Judge Rinder and partner Oksana Platero (BBC)

The star also commented on his facial expressions during his first dance while appearing on BBC Two’s It Takes Two.

He pulled a few expressive faces during his cha cha that got viewers talking.

He said: “I didn’t know I did that until I just watched it back. I’m not quite sure what is going on…”.

With a host of other exciting dances coming up this weekend, we’re sure Judge Rinder and Oksana won’t disappoint.