The Strictly Come Dancing ballroom is renowned for its stunning routines, surprising turns, and, presumably, dancers who appear to be ageless!
The shocking revelation that Angela Rippon revealed the age of her dance partner Kai Widdrington left viewers stunned.
In the Sunday night show, following a dance-off against Dianne Buswell and Bobby Brazier, Angela and Kai said goodbye to the competition.
Fans were enthralled with the unexpected disclosure of Kai’s age, which left them perplexed, rather than the elimination itself.
Angela Rippon, 79, revealed the significant age difference between her and Kai during her exit interview, saying:
“People keep making reference to the fact I presented Come Dancing, but that was 40 years ago. He wasn’t even born then. I keep telling him he’s an old soul on young shoulders. He’s 28, and I’m 79. There’s a 51-year difference in our ages.”
Fans expressed their shock at Kai’s young age in a flurry of reactions on social media following the revelation. “I’m just in shock hearing that Kai is only 28 #,” yelled one Twitter user.Strictly,” one person said, and another added, “Kai is only 28???” I believed him to be close to 40.”
“I just found out that Kai is 28, and I’m f**king shook. I CANNOT BELIEVE IT!! #Strictly,” hilariously shared a third fan. Some even humorously demanded to see Kai’s passport, with comments like: “Kai is 28?!!! He looks at least 37.”
On social media, the revelation became a hot topic as fans laughed at their newfound understanding of Kai’s age. A viewer made a joke:
“The real shock there was being told Kai is only 28. What a gracious exit for him and Angela though. No clear next one out. Will depend on the dances they get and how well they are suited to them from now on.”
Though taken aback, Angela Rippon was all praise for her gifted partner, praising his abilities as a choreographer, dancer, and most importantly, a patient teacher.
Fans were shocked and delighted by the unexpected disclosure of Kai’s age, which gave their journey on Strictly Come Dancing an additional layer of charm. Who knows what other surprises the ballroom has in store for its devoted audience as the competition heats up!
BBC One airs Strictly Come Dancing on Saturdays and Sundays, while BBC Two airs the spin-off Strictly: It Takes Two on weeknights. BBC iPlayer offers streaming for both shows.
