Strictly contestant Angela Rippon is a national treasure, and we’re not the only ones who think as much. Host Claudia Winkleman has admitted that she got pretty emotional after finding out that the TV legend had signed up for this year’s series.
Among the 15 celebrities in Strictly‘s class of 2023, Angela is the eldest at age 79. The legendary newsreader and presenter has a career boasting more than five decades, making her one of the most established contestants this year.
Partnered up with Kai Widdrington, the pair found themselves in the dance-off for the first time last Sunday (November 5) and were saved over former Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas.
Claudia said it’s an ‘honour’ to have Angela on the show
In a new interview with the Mirror, Claudia stated that everyone on the show was flattered when Angela agreed to be a contestant.
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