He’s been ridiculed for his ‘dad-style’ dance moves but it looks like Ed Ball’s Strictly partner Katya Jones is determined to get him into shape.
The pro has reportedly put Ed on a strict diet to increase his fitness levels - and banned him from drinking any booze!
In an interview with The Sun , she revealed: "It was quite funny that after the launch show we met at the after-drinks and we were just chatting and he turned round to the bar and had a sip of beer.
“I said, ‘What’s that?’ He said: ‘What?’ I said, ‘In your hand, that beer. That’s your last one.’ He felt guilty and looked at me. I told him it starts right now."
The Russian-born Strictly newbie has been putting in seven-hour training sessions with the politician to make sure in the running for the Glitterball trophy at the end of the series.
"He has a big belly at the moment but it's good for our close connection," she added.
We'll get the chance to see if Katya and Ed’s hard work has paid off during Strictly Come Dancing's first live show on BBC1 next Friday.