Grazia speaks to Strictly's Angela Rippon ahead of Strictly Come Dancing's launch. Read more on Grazia.
s eldest contestant in history. However, Angela is determined not to allow her age to overshadow people's perception of her ability. 'I don't really think about my age very much. I really don't - it's just a number on a on a piece of paper as far as I'm concerned,' she tells Grazia ahead of the show's launch.
Rippon’s career spans more than 50 years, during which she became the first regular female news anchor on BBC in 1975. However, there has been some discussions on social media surrounding her previous dance experience. The legendary BBC News presenter has gone viral since being announced as a contestant, as fans rediscovered her appearance on Morecambe and Wise's 1976 Christmas special.
And the surprises have started even before the launch of the show, as Angela reveals to Grazia that she can do a number of flexible moves. 'I can still do the splits and the high kicks because I'm still pretty flexible - you've got to be fit for the job that we do even as presenters.' The newsreader continues, 'The splits are a party trick. If we're t- that requires the ability to dance. Yes, I can do the splits but that's not on the level of those dances.
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