Strictly’s Angela Scanlon heads to rehearsals with Carlos Gu after being reported to police over reckless dancing in a moving car

Strictly’s Angela Scanlon heads to rehearsals with Carlos Gu after being reported to police over reckless dancing in a moving car By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 15:48, 28 September 2023 | Updated: 18:29, 28 September 2023 e-mail 4 View comments Angela Scanlon headed to rehearsals on Thursday, days after she was reported to police over her reckless dancing in a moving car . The One Show presenter, 39, had a smile back on her face as she was accompanied by her professional partner Carlos Gu, 39, to the dance studio in London. Angela issued an apology after footage emerged on her Instagram of her leaning out of the rear window dancing, without wearing a seat belt.

Seemingly putting the week’s drama to one side, Angela focused on rehearsing Saturday’s upcoming dance. The pair are set to perform the jive to Trouble by Shampoo for Strictly’s first live show on Saturday. Smile back on her face: Angela Scanlon headed to rehearsals on Thursday, days after she was reported to police over her reckless dancing in a moving car Keep dancing: The One Show presenter, 39, had a smile back on her face as she was accompanied by her professional partner Carlos Gu, 39, to the dance studio in London Angela looked effortless stylish in an oversized navy blazer, denim jeans and trainers, while Carlos cut a cool figure in a trench coat and carried a Dior tote bag.

Other Strictly stars including Nigel Harman and Katya Jones and Les Dennis and Nancy Xu were pictured arriving for their rehearsals ahead of the first live show. The rehearsals come two days after Angela was reported to the police over the video obtained by MailOnline, was uploaded to her Instagram account before being hastily deleted. Angela said: ‘I made absolutely the wrong decision when I filmed this video.

I was coming from rehearsals and was giddy with excitement. ‘That’s not an excuse, because what I did was stupid and I’m sorry I let my excitement get the better of my judgement’. In the clip Angela can be heard laughing as she performs the dangerous sequence as the car travels at speed.

A source told MailOnline: ‘Angela thought she was having a laugh, playing up to being on Strictly. Backlash: The One Show host, 39, issued an apology after footage emerged of her leaning out of the rear window dancing, without wearing a seat belt Bring it on: The pair are set to perform the jive to Trouble by Shampoo for Strictly’s first live show on Saturday Preparations: Seemingly putting the week’s drama to one side, Angela focused on rehearsing Saturday’s upcoming dance High spirits: Jody Cundy and Jowita Pryzstal smiled as they left BBC Breakfast studios in Manchester Time to practice: Les Dennis looked ready to get his dancing shoes on Prep: Nancy Xu still had her rollers in as she headed to rehearsals Beaming: Professional dancer Nancy Xu spotted leaving rehearsals with a tired looking Les Dennis following on behind Talented: Nigel Harman is hoping to keep his place at the top of the leaderboard after impressing with his Pasa Doble On cloud nine: Nigel’s partner Katya Jones flashed a smile as she headed to rehearsals Shattered: Les looking exhausted after a long dance rehearsal Impressive: Angela made a promising start on her Strictly debut last Saturday, earning praise from the judges for her Tango routine to Miley Cyrus track, Prisoner ‘But leaning out of a moving car is incredibly dangerous and she should know better. ‘Her place on Strictly won’t be at threat but she’ll be warned about her behaviour going forward.

‘ Nick Simmons, CEO of RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims, said: ‘Every day on the UK’s roads, around five people are killed and more than 60 people are seriously injured. ‘Driving is a privilege, not a right. With that privilege, comes a great deal of responsibility for safety, but sadly, many road users overlook this important fact.

‘It is very disappointing when celebrities, who have a significant influence on others, behave in a way that does not acknowledge the importance of using the roads safely and of the huge risks posed by distracted driving. ‘ A spokesman for Hertfordshire Police said: ‘Hertfordshire Police have received a report from a member of the public about a woman not wearing a seatbelt in a moving vehicle in Borehamwood. ‘ Angela made a promising start on her Strictly debut last Saturday, earning praise from the judges for her Tango routine to Miley Cyrus track, Prisoner.

Anton de Beke said: ‘The drama, the intense, the commitment was magnificent. ‘ And Craig Revel Horwood added that although her arms were ‘a tiny bit loose,’ Angela’s attack moments were ‘fantastic’. Eastenders actor Nigel Harman and dance partner Katya Jones were spotted leaving the dance studios looking eagle eyed.

Katya donned a polka dot skin tight leotard paired with a bright orange gilet. Focused: Eastenders actor Nigel Harman and dance partner Katya Jones were spotted leaving the dance studios looking eagle eyed Style: Katya donned a polka dot skin tight leotard paired with a bright orange gilet Share or comment on this article: Strictly’s Angela Scanlon heads to rehearsals with Carlos Gu after being reported to police over reckless dancing in a moving car e-mail Add comment.