Strictly Come Dancing 2023, Blackpool week 9 results, live – Angela Rippon is eliminated

In a few swift moves from Come Dancing to Strictly Come Dancing, and from one televised Blackpool show to another, we witnessed a full-circle moment for Angela Rippon on Saturday night. Her graceful exit from the BBC’s competition was marked by a tea dance-themed American smooth that felt just right for this revered veteran.

Rippon has proven that age is no barrier to dancing, delighting audiences with her incredible performances. Despite outlasting her competitors Adam Thomas and Krishnan Guru-Murthy, the impressive 79-year-old ultimately succumbed to Bobby Brazier’s bouncy jive. The 20-year-old contest sensation brought her magnificent run to an end.

Her series of unforgettable Strictly performances, including her memorable Morecambe and Wise moment, have undoubtedly left a mark. Angela Rippon can truly be heralded as a class act, bringing together two prominent eras for ballroom dancing.

While Rippon’s impressive run in the competition has come to an end, her striking partnership with Kai Widdrington and her incredible performances served as a celebration of life through dance. Despite her emotional exit, Rippon and Widdrington’s wholesome relationship and the uplifting energy they brought to the show will be cherished.

As the competition enters its final stages, we see a balance shift; no couple is guaranteed safety. Nigel Harman’s lower placement on the leaderboard, although marred by mistakes, may indicate a rock-solid voting base, just as Annabel Croft and Johannes Radebe continue to surprise with their fanbase. Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier’s appeal with a younger demographic also poses interesting dynamics as the competition heats up.

The elaborate display of the pros dancing to a medley of Harry Styles’ music and a performance by Madness added a touch of luxury to the event. Yet, in the grand Blackpool Tower Ballroom, it seemed a stark deviation from the expected reality overlooking the bewildered audience.

As a verdict is delivered on the night’s events, we invite you to share your thoughts about Angela Rippon’s deservedness to go, and immerse yourself in award-winning British journalism with our exclusive offer to try The Telegraph free for one month.

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