Strictly Come Dancing 2023 live — Angela Rippon eliminated after ‘shock’ dance-off with Bobby Brazier in Blackpool | The Sun
ANGELA Rippon has been eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing following another iconic Blackpool weekend at the Tower Ballroom.
The 79-year-old broadcaster became the eighth celebrity dumped from the BBC show after losing out in the dance-off to soap star Bobby Brazier, who was a surprise inclusion in the bottom two.
Judge Motsi Mabuse was one of many to express "shock" at Brazier being in the dance-off.
Brazier and dance partner Dianne Buswell were eventually saved by the judges, meaning it was finally time for Rippon and her partner Kai Widdrington to go after their third straight dance-off.
Read our live blog below for the latest news and updates…
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By Henry Moore
What did Angela say after her exit?
Asked about her time on the show by presenter Tess Daly, Rippon said: “I have to tell you that the last nine weeks have probably been the most terrifying, the most fantastic, the most glorious, the most joyful that I have spent for a very long time in my profession.
“I have had the time of my life, people keep making reference to the fact that I presented Come Dancing, but that was 40 years ago, that was a different time!
“He (Widdrington) wasn’t even born then! But, actually, being this side of the competition, this side of the programme, has been really an eye-opener for me in so many different ways.”
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By Henry Moore
Who has left Strictly so far?
Every Sunday, the BBC show waves goodbye to one more celebrity.
Here’s who has left the competition so far:
- Week nine: Angela Rippon
- Week eight: Krishnan Guru-Murthy
- Week seven: Adam Thomas
- Week six: Zara McDermott
- Week five: Eddie Kadi
- Week four: Jody Cundy
- Week three: Nikita Kanda
- Week two: Les Dennis
- Week one: No one
When Alesha Dixon won Strictly
Singer Alesha Dixon and professional dancer Matthew Cutler stormed to victory in 2007’s Strictly Come Dancing with a series of show-stopping routines including a Cha Cha to Crazy in Love.
Following her incredible win, she later returned to the series as a short-lived judge, before joining the team at Britain’s Got Talent.
They beat Matt DiAngelo and his partner Flavia Cacace in the final – though they ended up a couple so I guess everyone was a winner here.
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By The Sun
How to watch Strictly Come Dancing abroad
You’ll first need to download a VPN, such as ExpressVPN or NordVPN onto the device you’ll be streaming iPlayer from.
Then, load the VPN and select a UK server, which will (legally) reroute your IP address to the UK.
You’ll then be able to head to iPlayer and stream Strictly Come Dancing with no trouble.
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By The Sun
Dianne Buswell pays tribute to dad amid health battle
Strictly's Dianne Buswell has paid tribute to her dad as he continues to battle cancer.
The TV star told her dad, "I’m so proud of you" as he lay in a hospital bed ahead of his first round of chemotherapy treatment.
Strictly's Dianne shared the news in an Instagram post alongside the picture of her dad, Mark, at a hospital in Australia.
daddy's girl Dianne Buswell shares fresh heartbreak as she gives update on dad’s health
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What TV shows has Tess hosted?
After being encouraged by an American pal, Tess began interviewing celebs during red carpet events in the late 90s.
She sent a tape as an audition for Channel 4's The Big Breakfast in 2000 and this led her to host their Find Me A Model competition.
After she landed hosting roles on Make Me A Supermodel, SMTV Live and Back To Reality, before bagging her Strictly Come Dancing gig in 2004.
Also, Tess also fronts BBC's Children In Need.
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By The Sun
When did Bill Bailey win Strictly?
Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse were crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing in 2020.
After performances from HRVY, Maisie Smith and Jamie Laing, entertainer Bill became the eldest contestant to ever take home the Giltterball trophy.
Announcing the result as the spectacular nine-week series came to an end, host Tess Daly said: “The moment we’ve all been waiting for… the Strictly champions of 2020 are Bill and Oti.”
Champion Bill said: “It feels surreal, extraordinary and wonderful.
“I never thought we would get this far. I never thought we’d get to the final.
“I’ve had the most extraordinary teacher and the most extraordinary dancer.
“Someone who has believed in me right from the beginning. She found something.”
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By The Sun
Three names revealed for Strictly's live arena tour
Part of the star-studded line-up for Strictly's live arena tour in 2024 was revealed.
The annual tour dates include a handful of stars from the 2023 series – sometimes paired with different Strictly Come Dancing professionals than they were on the live TV programmes.
So far, Layton Williams, Ellie Leach and Angela Rippon are all confirmed in the line-up.
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By The Sun
Strictly pro tipped to replace Craig Revel Horwood next year
Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood confirmed he will hang up his shoes next year.
Bets are now placed on who will replace him – and former Strictly pro Joanne Clifton has tipped Giovanni Pernice to take over the seat.
She told Betway: “Many of us would like to have a go at judging. I completely get why Anton wanted to.
“I can see Giovanni Pernice going for it in a couple of years’ time. He could definitely be a type of Bruno Tonioli on the panel as he and Anton have their show together. He has a great personality.”
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By The Sun
Former Strictly winner's return
Former Strictly winner Kelvin Fletcher shocked fans by returning to the show on Saturday night.
The actor – who is best known for playing Andy Sugden on Emmerdale – was crowned winner of the BBC show alongside partner Oti Mabuse in 2019.
Fletcher travelled to Blackpool to appear on yesterday's episode and joined the cast upstairs with Claudia Winkleman to tell the viewers the voting terms and conditions.
One fan said: "Kelvin Fletcher on a Saturday during strictly? Babe just rip open your top and feed me grapes already."
Another added: "Kelvin Fletcher is back!"
"Welcome back Kelvin Fletcher, the 2019 champion of #Strictly ! #StrictlyComeDancing," a third added.
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By The Sun
Fans stunned by Layton's pole dance
Strictly fans have been left stunned by Layton Williams’ heart attack inducing pole dance on Saturday night's show.
The Waterloo Road star and his professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin took to the iconic Blackpool ballroom dancefloor to tackle their couples’ choice dance.
And it’s safe to say they blew fans away with their racy pole dance number.
STRICTLY POLE DANCING Strictly fans stunned as Layton Williams pole dances in performance
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Who has left Strictly so far?
Every Sunday, the BBC show waves goodbye to one more celebrity.
Here’s who has left the competition so far:
- Week nine: Angela Rippon
- Week eight: Krishnan Guru-Murthy
- Week seven: Adam Thomas
- Week six: Zara McDermott
- Week five: Eddie Kadi
- Week four: Jody Cundy
- Week three: Nikita Kanda
- Week two: Les Dennis
- Week one: No one
When is the next episode of Strictly?
Strictly returns to our screens next Saturday (25 November) at 7.30pm on BBC One.
It will be week 10 of the competition as the celebrities look to secure their spot in the quarter-finals.
The show then returns the following day for the results at 7.20pm.
Fans react to tonight's results
Strictly fans on social media agreed that it was Angela's time to go.
Some were happy with the result, with one fan saying on X: "Finally, the celebrity who should have gone out two weeks ago has gone. About time!!"
"It was time for Angela to go," added another.
But many also paid tribute to Angela after her elimination.
"What a beautiful, eloquent exit speech from Angela Rippon. A true lady," tweeted one fan. "Angela and Kai have been a classy couple. A total full circle. It’s been great to see her journey," another said.
Kai pays tribute to 'amazing' Angela
An emotional Kai called his partner Angela an "amazing woman" as the couple said goodbye to the show.
"Since week one when I met this amazing woman – as she said, I wasn't even born when she did Come Dancing – I had to ask my parents about the amazing Morecombe and Wise moment that was so famous, and about Come Dancing," he said.
"Like Angela just said, there's a 50-year age gap between us, but we're like mates!"
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More from Angela
Angela Rippon praised the "team spirit" of everyone on the show and thanked her partner Kai.
"Everybody talks about the team and all the pros – everyone who has danced – there is a real team spirit in this programme unlike anything I've come across anywhere else in any of the many programmes I've done. It's absolutely fabulous," Angela said.
"They support us, they encourage us all the time – it's absolutely wonderful. But the person who really has to get the most credit is this gentleman here (Widdrington).
"He's (Widdrington) an old soul on young shoulders. He's 28 and I'm 79, there's a 51-year difference in our ages.
"He has looked after me so brilliantly, he's a wonderful dancer, a great choreographer, but he's a terrific teacher … and he has the patience of a saint!"
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By The Sun
Angela's last dance
It's an emotional send off for the former Come Dancing host, who dances on the Blackpool stage for one last time.
The rest of the contestants soon flood the stage to embrace Angela and Kai.
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By The Sun
Angela says goodbye
Asked about her time on the show by presenter Tess Daly, Rippon said: "I have to tell you that the last nine weeks have probably been the most terrifying, the most fantastic, the most glorious, the most joyful that I have spent for a very long time in my profession.
"I have had the time of my life, people keep making reference to the fact that I presented Come Dancing, but that was 40 years ago, that was a different time!
"He (Widdrington) wasn't even born then! But, actually, being this side of the competition, this side of the programme, has been really an eye-opener for me in so many different ways."
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By The Sun
Dance-off results revealed
All three judges save Bobby and Dianne, so it's official: Angela and Kai have been eliminated.
"One of the most beautiful dance-offs we've had," says Motsi.
Shirley says she would've also saved Bobby and Dianne.
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By The Sun
Angela and Kai dance with a smile
It's time for the judges to make their decision after Angela and Kai's American Smooth.
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By The Sun
Bobby and Dianne give it their all
Another strong performance of the Jive by Bobby and Dianne.
It was good enough for a 35 yesterday.
Angela and Kai is next.
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Nigel's relief
Nigel Harman, who seemed disappointed with his performance last night, thanks the fans for saving him and admits he thought he would have made the dance-off.
Instead it's Angela and Kai, who will dance the American Smooth to Tea for Two by Ella Fitzgerald.
Will the judges save Angela yet again?
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By The Sun
The second couple in the dance-off
Angela R and Kai will join Bobby and Dianne in the dance-off.
It means Angela will face the dance-off for the third week in a row.
No real surprise there, as Angela has been lingering at the bottom for a while now.
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By The Sun
Time for a catch-up with the judges
"I found it absolutely phenomenal," Shirley tells Claudia Winkleman of last night's show, adding that it was one of the best Blackpools she's ever sat through.
Motsi says she's "totally shocked" by Bobby being in the dance-off.
The judges add that it proves nobody is safe in the competition.
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By The Sun
Madness performs
Before we find out who joins Bobby and Dianne in the dance-off, it's time for a performance from ska/pop band Madness.
Slightly strange choice for Blackpool week.
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