Angela Rippon is reportedly in talks to become the oldest contestant ever to join 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
Angela Rippon is said to be in talks to join Strictly
The former newsreader is said to be considering a turn on the next series of the BBC TV talent series - which would make her the most senior contestant yet at the age of 78 - after previously hosting the previous incarnation of the show called 'Come Dancing', appearing in a charity special and making a cameo on Strictly last year.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "It is such a coup to get Angela. The 'Strictly' team loved having her make a cameo on the show last year and that got the ball rolling.
"She was a real hit with viewers and then the bookers reached out to begin discussions about her taking part. It’s not an easy decision for Angela because she knows it would be very gruelling and physically tough, but she is extremely tempted."
The insider added: "She loves a challenge and feels like this could be great for her. She was Mrs Come Dancing, so what a wonderful thing that she is going to be on Strictly all these years later."
The TV star appeared on 'Strictly' last year as part of the BBC’s 100th anniversary celebrations while she also took part in a Children in Need charity edition in 2011 alongside BBC presenters Sian Williams, Susanna Reid, Sophie Raworth and Emily Maitlis.
As well as her previous 'Strictly' experience, Angela also showed off her dancing skills in a Morecambe and Wise Christmas special back in 1976. The segment featured her sitting behind a newsreader's desk before emerging to perform a dance routine full of high kicks. She later return for perform as a member of the chorus line in the show the following year.
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