Inside Strictly's Angela Rippon's home life from 'painful divorce' to 'private' relationships
11.11.2023 - 21:43
/ ok.co.uk
Ever since Angela Rippon first stepped onto the ballroom floor for the 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing, the veteran presenter has been delighting audiences with her impressive skills. From sensational high legs to flawless footwork, Angela, who has been partnered with professional dancer Kai Widdrington for the competition, has been nothing short of iconic - not least because she also made Strictly history as the show’s oldest ever competitor.
The broadcaster, 79, has so far managed to dance her way past the half way point and into week eight of the competition, with just one week now left standing between her and a chance to perform at the world famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom on Saturday 18 November. But while we know Angela for her impressive on-screen work, what exactly is her life like away from the cameras? Early Life Angela Rippon first began her life in Plymouth, Devon, when she was born into a working class family on 12 October 1944.
As Angela was born at the height of World War Two, it wasn’t until she was three years old that she was finally able to meet her father, John, when he returned home in 1947 after serving overseas with the Royal Marines. Raised by her mother, Edna, for the first few years of her life, Angela lived a happy and healthy childhood before later going on to attend Public Secondary School for Girls, Cobourg Street in Plymouth.
After completing her studies, Angela left school at 17 and joined the photographic office of the West Morning News, before later going on to launch a journalism career with BBC local radio and Westward Television as an editor. Career By 1966, at the age of 21, Angela finally kickstarted her career in television when she joined BBC South West, and later became a
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