Dancing With The Stars judge Helen Richey didn’t hesitate to call James Stewart

a ‘sexy beast’ on Sunday night. The beloved judge, 79, couldn’t resist flirting with

the hunky actor, 48, after witnessing his sizzling cha-cha with dance partner Jorja Rae Freeman.

‘You are a bit of a sexy beast, actually,’ Helen admitted, causing James, who was dressed in a sharp tuxedo with an unbuttoned white shirt, to blush.

Adding to the playful banter, Richey inquired if the Home and Away star had a twin.

Stewart, with a grin, revealed he has a twin brother named Nick.

‘Oh god, don’t bring him in, that will kill me,’ the long-time judge quipped, sparking laughter from the studio audience – and from host Sonia Kruger.

‘I’m not dead yet Sonia,’ she added.

However, it wasn’t all flirtation and fun, Richey also provided the duo with some constructive feedback.

Dancing With The Stars judge Helen Richey, 79, (pictured) didn’t hesitate to call James Stewart a ‘sexy beast’ on Sunday night

The beloved judge couldn’t resist flirting with Stewart, 48, (left) after witnessing his sizzling cha-cha with dance partner Jorja Rae Freeman (right)

‘James needs to do more. He’s an easy mover… but there was too many lines… I think you have a lot of ability,’ she commented.

‘But you’re gonna have to push him and you’re good at that,’ she said, addressing Freeman directly.

James is currenlty dating Home and Away star Ada Nicodemou.

Richey rejoins the judging panel alongside Mark Wilson, Craig Revel Horwood, and Sharna Burgess.

James is currenlty dating Home and Away star Ada Nicodemou. Both pictured

Meanwhile, Stewart will compete against four-time Gold Logie winner Lisa McCune, MasterChef favourite Julie Goodwin, model Nadia Bartel and singer Samantha Jade.

SAS Australia’s Ant Middleton, AFL legend Shane Crawford and Olympian and former senator Nova Peris will also be strutting their stuff.

Rounding out this year’s competitors are comedian Nikki Osborne, Better Homes and Gardens presenter Adam Dovile and chef Hayden Quinn.

Adding to the playful banter, Richey inquired if the Home and Away star had a twin