Claudia Winkleman reveals the Strictly team were overcome with emotion when they heard Angela Rippon was joining the series: 'We almost all cried'

The Strictly family were reportedly in tears when they found out legendary broadcaster Angela Rippon had signed up for the show. Overwhelmed: Claudia Winkleman, 51, has revealed the Strictly team were overcome with emotion when they heard Angela Rippon, 79, was joining the series: 'We almost all cried' Legendary broadcaster: The presenter revealed it is an 'honour' to have Angela on the show She also opened up about having Annabel Croft on the show, as she described her as a 'national treasure'. Incredible: Ever since week one when the 79-year-old pulled her leg all the way up to her head in an incredible 180 degree pose she has been a strong contender in the competition Tough: Last Sunday saw Angela and her partner Kai Widdrington in the dance off for the first time as they reached the halfway point of the competition Besties: Claudia has now been presenting the show for almost a decade, yet her love for it is still as strong as ever as she complimented her co-host Tess Daly Beautiful: Claudia also opened up about having Annabel Croft on the show, as she described her as a 'national treasure' Can't wait! Strictly Come Dancing have announced the first three celebs who will strutting their stuff in the show's 2024 UK Arena tour Line-up: Former Corrie actress Ellie Leach, 22, will be joining Angela Rippon, 79 and Layton Williams, 29 as they dazzle audiences up and down the country They will be joined by Strictly legends Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, and Craig Revel Horwood who are returning to their judging seats and tour host, It Takes Two's Janette Manrara. While Angela said: 'Having really challenged myself on the TV show over the last seven weeks, it's going to be wonderful to continue the Strictly magic on the tour next year'.