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Strictly champ Bill Bailey urges older stars to enjoy show after ageist trolling

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21.08.2021 - 21:49

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Bill Bailey hopes his stunning Strictly victory inspires older celebrities to go for Glitterball glory. The TV favourite silenced critics last year when, at 55, he became the dance contest’s oldest winner.Actress Nina Wadia, 52, and actor Greg Wise, 55, are among those competing this time around.And Bill wants them to feel they have as much chance of lifting the trophy as their younger rivals.He told the Daily Star Sunday: “My win on Strictly showed that age is no barrier.

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