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Angela Rippon

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BrandyGran Mon 25-Sept-23 19:43:17

Do you think Angela is wise to do Strictly or not- discuss.

NotSpaghetti Thu 28-Sept-23 09:51:35

It's one thing to have a leg that someone else can lift - but sadly I thought she wasn't very good. I wanted her to be better.
The judges seemed impressed though - so what do I know?

Daddima Fri 29-Sept-23 11:41:38

I don’t watch Strictly Come Dancing, but I did look at the clip, and couldn’t see the ‘high kicks’! I did see her partner holding her leg up though.
She is obviously supple, but I’m not sure she’ll be able to sustain energetic dancing. That said, I felt tired just watching her.

Mollygo Fri 29-Sept-23 11:48:56

Let’s agree that Angela will do very well for her age.🤣🤣🤣

Grantanow Fri 29-Sept-23 12:02:18

I assume she's being paid a bundle so has offset any risks against that.

BrandyGran Sun 01-Oct-23 11:47:47

I’m sorry I sounded bossy. I didn’t mean to but it has opened up a lively discussion! I agree her dress wasn’t very flattering on the first night but she looked and moved very elegantly last night. She was careful re the leg lift and let Kai do it for her- amazing however for her age. I thought her back posture wasn’t upright back on the Morecambe and Wise show so it’s not an age thing. I admire her spirit but think unwise.