'Drunk or high?' Mark Holden's bizarre live TV meltdown dressed as creepy clown on <i>DWTS</i>

Former Australian Idol judge Mark Holden shocked Dancing With The Stars viewers last night with a bizarre outburst that had social media wondering if he was "drunk or high".

Dressed in a creepy-clown costume, the 60-year-old singer-turned-barrister at first seemed like he was putting on an act… that is, until he started hurling insults at the judging panel, the Seven Network and Essendon coach James Hird's wife Tania Hird. WTF?!

Host Daniel Macpherson couldn't have looked more uncomfortable with the live TV meltdown going on right before his eyes. Was it for real or just a joke taken way too far? Watch above and see for yourself.

It's no surprise that Mark scored a meagre four out of 40 for his routine. Strangely enough, he still survived the elimination, with actress April Rose Pengilly sent packing.

It was a dramatic night on the dance floor, with cricket WAG Kyly Clarke tearfully pulling out of the competition with a hamstring injury. Watch her emotional exit below...

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