Newsreader Susanna Reid swaps the newsroom for the ballroom to take part in Strictly for Children In Need

Making headlines! Newsreader Susanna Reid swaps the newsroom for the ballroom to take part in Strictly for Children In Need

By Nadia Mendoza

Last updated at 7:47 AM on 16th November 2011



Holly Valance needs to watch her tail as it looks like she has some competition on her hands.

Newsreader Susanna Reid proved she can also be a little vixen on the dancefloor, defying her 40 years in an eye-catching purple dress slit to the thigh, complete with red tassels.

The BBC Breakfast presenter displayed an enviable set of pins and trim figure while taking part in Strictly Come Dancing with professional dancer Robin Windsor for Children In Need.

Career change? Susanna Reid looks like she was born to perform as she dances with Robin Windsor Strictly Come Dancing for Children in Need

Blonde beauty Sophie Raworth gave Reid a run for her money though, with the 43-year-old BBC News at One star threatening to steal her thunder.


The mother-of-three is clearly no stranger to the gym, with her svelte physique and toned biceps on display as she danced with partner Ian Waite.

Making headlines: Sophie Raworth looks ravishing in purple as she dances with Ian Waite

Joining them was Angela Rippon, who originally hosted Come Dancing more than 30 years ago.

And the 67-year-old presenter has not lost any of her fancy footwork, throwing herself into the spirit of their comedy sketch while donning a ruffled black dress and showing plenty of leg.

Rippon famously teased the male population with her slender limbs as she emerged from behind a desk in a Morecambe And Wise TV special in 1977.

Bevvy of beauties: Sian Williams, Sophie Raworth and Angela Rippon appear to have developed a new hobby

Don't pull a muscle! Angela Rippon shows off her flexibility as a host of male dancers hoist her into the air

BBC beauties Sian Williams, 46, and Emily Maitlis, 41, also join the line-up for the cheeky routine.

Perhaps a little sexist, or just in the name of good fun, the performance begins with the ladies sitting bored behind their desks.

Image revamp: Newsreaders are given a sexy makeover for their performance

Sexist? Sian Williams, Susanna Reid, Sophie Raworth and Emily Maitlis wear secretary uniforms for their routine

It's a 10! The reality show is christened with it's new name Strictly News

The theme of the act is titled Strictly News, as they sit behind mock a newsdesk wearing white blouses and pencil skirts - before they turn things up a notch.

As they shimmy out from behind their desks, they are soon joined by some of the Strictly pros, including Windsor and Chelsee Healy's current partner Pasha Kovalev on the BBC One reality show.

Judges: Craig Revel Horwood, Len Wiseman, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli hold score cards in the shape of Pudsey bear

Before long, the girls have stripped off their boring uniforms and are swanning around like devilish minxes in their sequins.

But the biggest surpise comes when flexible Rippon shows us exactly how supple she is as she's hoisted in the air by the boys and does the splits.

Children In Need airs on BBC1 from 7pm on Friday.

Hosting duties: Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present Strictly Come Dancing for Children in Need

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