July 16th 2023.
It looks like there could be a legendary TV star in the cast for Strictly Come Dancing 2023; reports suggest that TV presenter Angela Rippon, 78, will be competing as a contestant in the line-up.
The news has been met with excitement from fans of the show, as Angela was the original host of the show that provided the inspiration for the BBC programme - Come Dancing in the 1980s.
A source told The Mail on Sunday that ‘It is such a coup to get Angela. She was Mrs Come Dancing, so what a wonderful thing that she is going to be on Strictly all these years later. The audience at home will love her, and many of them will remember her from her days hosting the show in its previous incarnation. It is incredible that someone of her age is doing it but she loves dancing and the bosses think that she will be a joy to watch.’
Members of the public who are familiar with watching Angela on their TV screens will know that she does have dancing talents up her sleeve, having dazzled the nation with her high-kicking moves in the 1976 Morecambe and Wise Christmas special.
If Angela does take part in Strictly Come Dancing 2023, she will not be the oldest contestant ever to appear on the show. Johnny Ball holds the record, having been 74 when he competed, followed by Paul Daniels, who was 72, and Lesley Joseph, who was 71.
Other stars who are tipped to be participating in Strictly this year include former Love Island star Zara McDermott, former EastEnders star Nigel Harman and Jade Goody’s son, EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier.
The BBC has yet to confirm any of the contestants for this year's show, which will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer later this year. It's sure to be a season to remember, especially if the reports of Angela joining the cast are true.
We can't wait to see what happens!
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