Kai Widdrington Dance Partner Angela Rippon After She Smashes Debut Performance on Strictly 2023

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00:00 Angela Rappon, Ford, the Strictly Come Dancing judges, and many viewers at home with a jaw-dropping

00:06 first performance on the show.

00:09 Before she had even taken a step on the Strictly dance floor, TV icon Angela had already set

00:15 a new record for the BBC program, becoming its oldest ever contestant at the age of 78.

00:21 Throughout the week, former Come Dancing presenter Angela admitted to getting angry and frustrated

00:26 with herself in training, becoming cross that she hadn't been able to grasp some of the

00:31 steps for her first dance with pro partner Kai Whittington.

00:34 "I just want to say thank you to everyone for the lovely messages that we've been receiving

00:43 as well. Thank you for the support."

00:44 "It's been fantastic. Thank you all for your support, for the kind words, and for just

00:45 being there and watching us and enjoying our performance."

00:46 "Yes, and we'll hope to entertain you all again next week and look for our stories for

00:56 the latest updates. And we'll see you then. Bye."