Playful Puppy Pounces on Comedian Dave Hughes Mid-Push-Up

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Dave Hughes’ Workout Hijacked by Playful Rescue Pup Ginger

Comedian Dave Hughes, 54, shared a hilarious Instagram video this week showcasing his attempt to stay fit—and the adorable chaos caused by his new rescue puppy, Ginger. The clip, set to Crowded House music, features Hughes attempting push-ups in a park while the energetic pup climbs on his back, chews his neck, and even sniffs his derrière, ultimately derailing his workout.

[IMAGE: Dave mid-push-up as Ginger jumps on his back. Caption: “Ginger turns Dave’s workout into playtime.”]

“Listening to Crowded House and doing push-ups is harder since we got rescue puppy Ginger,” Hughes joked in the caption, adding that the pup has destroyed his watch, glasses, phone, and even gnawed on his head. Fans flooded the comments, calling Ginger “the cutest” and praising her comedic timing, with one noting, “The bum sniff clenches it!”

[IMAGE: Ginger photobombing Dave’s phone setup. Caption: “Ginger steals the spotlight during Dave’s workout.”]

Feud with Kyle Sandilands Addressed
Amid the puppy antics, Hughes recently made headlines for reigniting his feud with radio host Kyle Sandilands, who criticized him for seemingly lacking sympathy over Kyle’s brain aneurysm diagnosis. Hughes clarified on air that his comments were taken out of context, explaining he hadn’t known about Kyle’s health struggles. “Health is everything… I hope your brain is okay,” Hughes said, prompting a truce.

[IMAGE: Dave speaking on radio. Caption: “Hughes addresses feud with Kyle Sandilands.”]

While the spat briefly overshadowed his viral pup moment, fans remain captivated by Ginger’s antics—proof that even fitness fails can be heartwarming (and hilarious).

[IMAGE: Dave laughing as Ginger licks his face. Caption: “Ginger wins the workout—and the internet.”]

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