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Angela has addressed the hectic Strictly schedule herself saying the training sessions so far have been \u201cintense and up to six hours at a stretch\u201d, adding: \u201cI ache everywhere. Have bruises in impossible places. Sweat buckets.<\/p>\n
“Nothing quite prepares you for what being \u2018Strictly-fied\u2019 means until you are up to your neck in sequins, tanning, the frocks and sheer physical, \u00ademotional and mental demands of being a ‘celebrity’ competitor in the BBC\u2019s most popular prime-time show,\u201d she confessed<\/p>\n
Angela admitted part of her wished she had been asked to do it 10 years ago when she was \u201cyounger and fitter\u201d and said she has been using ice baths to help ease any pain.<\/p>\n
Despite his prediction, Brendan did admit in a chat with Sky Bingo to enjoying the 78-year-old star’s performance.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe was very impressive, though, and I loved watching her and I’d love to see her be there right into the end, that would be a brilliant thing for her,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n \u201cShe’s delightful. She’s got a great partner in Kai, so there’s no reason why she shouldn’t be there at the end, but it only takes one or two bad weeks, where things don’t quite gel.<\/p>\n \u201cPeople are very fickle. They soon forget how good you were, so I’m not sure that every single style will suit her,\u201d the 47-year-old dad of two opined.<\/p>\n \u201cThey say she’s doing an Argentine Tango, maybe that won’t suit because it’s quite full on with the intricacy of it – and a lot of people struggle with it. I’m not saying she will, but she might,\u201d he speculated.<\/p>\n
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