The energetic performance ended with Kai grabbing Angela's leg and pulling it all the way into the air
Stunned BBC viewers have flocked to social media to share their amazement after Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington performed their first live dance. The Strictly Come Dancing duo danced a lively cha cha to Shirley Bassey's rendition of Pink's song Get The Party Started on the first live episode of the season on Saturday, September 23.
She tells Kai: "You have to understand that there is another language called Riponeese. You're learning Riponeese." The 78-year-old could also be heard shouting "oh knickers" when she makes a mistake.In their performance, Angela gave a sassy performance in an incredible robe and glitzy dress. . "I mean up there it was giving the vibe 'Do you know who I am' I am Angela Rippon." While presenter Tess Daly jokingly called the contestant "Queen Angela."
A second wrote: "Inspirational! 78 and dancing like that!!!!" A third added: "Angela Rippon has to win @bbcstrictly this year surely? #StrictlyComeDancing."
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