Strictly Come Dancing: Lesley Joseph, 70, warns she's most energetic ahead of live show
TWO days before the first live show of Strictly Come Dancing 2016, Lesley Joseph has insisted that she's not to be written off just because she's the oldest contestant.
Lesley Joseph feels FABULOUS at 70
The Birds of a Feather star, 70, is also the oldest competitor in the series' history, and will be seen performing her first routine with Anton Du Beke this weekend.
Speaking on Loose Women, she said: "My thighs are shrinking! I'm 70, I am the age that I am.
"A lot of people were saying, 'poor Anton'. They don't know me! I've got more energy than the rest of you put together.
"I was born in a trunk, I first went on stage at age seven and I haven't stopped since."
Lesley Joseph is raring to go on Strictly Come Dancing
She's certainly got the flexibility
A lot of people were saying, 'poor Anton'. They don't know me!
Looking to Anton, she said: "You were a bit surprised!"
He agreed: "We did the launch show and it's a long day. We're there all day.
"When it finished, Lesley was the only one still in the heels."
She added: "He's teaching me so much. I had no idea how precise you have to be."
Lesley kept the panel entertained
She and Anton are getting along like a house on fire
Linda Robson, who starred alongside Lesley in the popular sitcom, revealed that she has a £50 bet on the pair going all the way and lifting the Glitterball Trophy.
For now, the bookies' favourites include Will Young, Claudia Fragapane, Greg Rutherford and Louise Redknapp.
Strictly Come Dancing returns on Friday at 6:30pm on BBC One.