Strictly’s 78-year-old Angela Rippon was considered “a dark horse to win the 2023 series,” though the broadcaster believed she “won’t be lifting the Glitterball.”
Angela Rippon has been tipped to win the 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing, despite the broadcaster previously claiming she won’t.
The 78-year-old presenter, who hosted the BBC competition in 1988, is considered the show’s “dark horse”.
Last week, Angela said she knew she “won’t be lifting the Glitterball” but it “would be wonderful” to last just a few weeks as the oldest competitor.
Contrary to her opinion, The Mirror has claimed the news anchor is “the favorite for the trophy” after impressing TV insiders with her fitness.
Angela’s performance may come 47 years after the hilarious dance routine she performed during the 1976 Morecambe and Wise Christmas special, but she still manages to pull off the splits.
Glitterball: Angela Rippon, 78, is set to ‘win the 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing’, although the broadcaster previously claimed she wouldn’t (pictured in June)
A source told the publication, “Angela could well be a dark horse.” She is in top form and keeping fit.
“She could be a real fan favorite and make it to the finish.”
Although Angela admits that she can only move her leg up to her waist, she still takes ballet classes regularly to stay fit and healthy.
This comes after Angela predicted she would not win the 2023 Strictly Come Dancing series when she revealed her personal goal for the competition.
During Friday’s BBC’s The One Show, the 78-year-old broadcaster was confirmed as one of the first stars for upcoming series Strictly, becoming the show’s oldest contestant.
Angela said, “I have to admit, the first words out of my mouth when asked was, ‘Why didn’t they ask me ten years ago when I was a little younger!'” Why? Well, I love dancing. I introduced “Come Dancing”.
“The serious reason for this is that I’ve been committed to it ever since I did a series called How to Stay Young where we showed as part of the program that dance is the complete whole-body and mind exercise for everyone , regardless of the person’s age, but especially for people who are getting older.
“As I’m 78 now, I’ll be 79 when we actually do the program. It would be nice to show that.”
Last week, Angela said she knew she “wouldn’t be lifting the Glitterball” and admitted it would be “wonderful” to last just a few weeks as the oldest competitor
But the presenter, who hosted the BBC competition in 1988, is considered the show’s “dark horse” (pictured on “Come Dancing” in 1988).
She continued, “I know I’m not going to lift the Glitterball, I’ll be honest with myself, it would be wonderful if I could hold out long enough, a few weeks, and even at my age, show that he really does.” is.” “It is possible for older people to be able to dance.”
Angela also revealed that her decision to compete on Strictly as she approaches her 79th year was “scary” as she prepares to perform Argentine Tango as the show’s oldest competitor ever.
Confirming she has signed up for the BBC One dance show, she said: “As a fan of Strictly since day one and as a former Come Dancing presenter, this is going to be quite an adventure for me.”
“A scary thing considering I’m going to be 79 soon. But I’m looking forward to the challenge and maybe learning to dance Argentine tango.”