Dirty Dancing backstage secrets revealed - apologies, regrets and alternative ending

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Dirty Dancing stars Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey famously clashed when they worked together on the Hollywood blockbuster.The film has one of the most recognisable soundtracks of all time, but its two protagonists had “real tension” away from the film set.However, they tried their best not to let it show and despite their differences, Jennifer and Patrick ended up creating an absolute masterpiece in the process.READ MORE: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star Clu Gulager dies 'surrounded by family'Tears were shed, cross words were exchanged and even an alternate ending was debated but throughout it all the duo managed to keep things professional.Daily Star has taken a look a what happened between the actors behind the scenes of the iconic 80s movie on what would have been Patrick's 70th birthday (August 18).Patrick and Jennifer had incredible chemistry when they were on screen, but the actor had very strong feelings about the end of Dirty Dancing.According to reports, the pair clashed hugely in real-life which appeared to influence his thoughts on the film as he famously didn’t want Johnny and Baby to end up together.The film’s iconic ending would have spanned out completely differently if he’d had his own way and Patrick has previously spoken about the alternative conclusion.He admitted: "When some on the set suggested I tone down the dancing with Penny early on, I put my foot down. "They were worried the dance scenes between Johnny and Penny were too sexy, that they would overshadow the later scenes with Johnny and Baby."I felt all along that Johnny should ultimately end up with Penny as they were so much more alike, and a more realistic couple, than Johnny and Baby.