BBC Strictly Come Dancing medics called in as star 'sliced leg open' backstage moments before performing

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A Strictly Come Dancing star was treated by medics after she sliced open her leg backstage moments before performing. But despite the painful injury, she continued to go on to perform, and says that nobody in the audience, nor the judges 'had a clue' what had gone on just moments prior.

Angela Rippon has explained how she found herself with a nasty injury thanks to a very pointy pair of high heels on last weekend's (October 14) live show.

The 79-year-old had decided to go through a last minute rehearsal with 28-year-old dance professional partner Kai Widdrington, when she accidentally cut herself.

But despite her nasty injury, ever the professional, Angela was determined to go on stage. Writing for The Telegraph, she explained what had happened. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing star sparks 'worry' amongst viewers as she appears 'visibly upset' live on air READ MORE: Strictly Come Dancing viewers claim 'favouritism amongst the judges is very clear' as star given 'perfect' critique Angela said: “Well Saturday’s Strictly is one that I won’t forget in a hurry – and I’m not talking about my shoe falling off or doing the splits.