A contestant on Strictly has withdrawn from the show due to health reasons.

According to reports, Angela Rippon, known for her participation in Strictly Come Dancing, was unable to perform in a live show during the tour. At 79 years old, she is the oldest contestant to ever compete on the BBC One competition and was voted out as the eighth star last year. Along with her partner Kai Widdrington, she is currently traveling across the country and performing alongside other stars such as Bobby Brazier, Layton Williams, and past Strictly winner Ellie Leach.

Unfortunately, it has been revealed that Angela had to miss Thursday's performance due to a medical precaution. A source shared, "She has been giving the tour her all but needed to take a break from dancing. It's incredible what Angela can do on the dancefloor, but her health is always a priority." The insider also mentioned that Angela was advised to rest and miss one show before determining if she would be able to return for the final night in Leeds.

Before joining the Strictly line-up, Angela had expressed concerns about her health condition possibly impacting her performance. Having been diagnosed with asthma over 50 years ago, the Rip Off Britain host worried that it may affect her breathing while dancing. She shared, "I'm doing some breathwork. I have asthma and one of my worries is that the asthma would get in the way of my breathing – I'm doing work on that." She also mentioned taking advice from a dancer friend to breathe through her mouth instead of her nose.

Despite these challenges, Angela has continued to stay fit throughout her life, which she believes has contributed to her flexibility and abilities on the dancefloor. She revealed, "For the job that I do, you need to be fit because you never know what you're going to be asked to do next." She also mentioned how her past television experiences, such as diving with great white sharks and swimming with killer whales, have required physical strength and endurance.

In addition, Angela shared that she has been in situations where she has had to be on her feet for 12 hours, proving her fitness even further. She exclaimed, "You can't do that unless you're fit!" The Agency has reached out to both the BBC and Angela's representatives for any further comments on her health and performance.

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