TV icon Angela Rippon has revealed that her Strictly Come Dancing partner Kai Widdrington didn't allow BBC cameras into their rehearsals.The 89 year old, who dazzled viewers on Strictly last year, told the Express that Kai, 29, wanted to keep one of their dances a surprise - and asked the film crew to leave.The Rip Off Britain presenter, who was the eighth contestant to be voted off the show last year, described Kai as a "gentleman" and a "lovely man".
Speaking about their routine, she said: "It wasn't the couple's choice, it was Kai's choice," adding that he pushed her to her limits.
Angela also reflected on the memorable high kick, revealing that Kai assessed her flexibility and made her repeatedly perform the move in front of him.
She continued: "So I did it again and as I kick he caught my foot and he just kept pushing it and it got level to my nose, and he said 'that'll do'." She added: "You have camera crews in filming it.
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