Downcast Angela Scanlon is seen for the first time since being reported to police for reckless dancing in a moving car as Strictly’s Carlos Gu arrives to rehearsals with flowers
A glum Angela Scanlon arrived at rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing on Wednesday, after being reported to police for reckless dancing in a moving car.
The One Show host, 39, issued an apology after footage emerged on her Instagram of her leaning out of the rear window dancing, without wearing a seat belt.
Angela’s professional dance partner Carlos Gu, 39, arrived with a bunch of flowers in hand, after sources told MailOnline the presenter, who has 318,000 followers, will likely be given a warning by show bosses for her behaviour.
Angela failed to raise a smile as she headed into rehearsals in North London with Carlos.
The pair are set to perform the jive to Trouble by Shampoo for Strictly’s first live show on Saturday.
Downcast: A glum Angela Scanlon arrived at rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing on Wednesday, after being reported to police for reckless dancing in a moving car
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
Thoughtful: Angela’s professional dance partner Carlos Gu, 39, arrived with a bunch of flowers in hand
The rehearsals come a day 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.
‘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.
Apology: Angela said: ‘I made absolutely the wrong decision when I filmed this video. I was coming from rehearsals and was giddy with excitement’
Designer taste: The presenter cut a casual figure in a denim jacket, leopard print flares and a Louis Vuitton holdall
Sweet: Carlos had his hands full with a Dior tote in one and a bouquet in the other
Rehearsals: The pair are set to perform the jive to Trouble by Shampoo for Strictly’s first live show on Saturday
‘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’.
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
Writing on Instagram afterwards, Angela said: ‘Week one DONE!!! I’ve just had a fry up and a very small lie in. My head is reeling & I’m not quite sure what the hell happened.
‘What a night. Everyone was incredible. I literally forgot how to speak I was so nervous/stunned, so far out of my comfort zone, so exposed, so ladylike.
‘But I loved every second of it & thank you ALL for the messages and comments on our TANGO!!
‘When I heard we were doing it I almost vomited but actually I kind of loved being fierce & moody & fiery.’
Angela shares two young daughters Ruby, five, and Marnie, one, with husband Roy Horgan, whom she married in 2014.
As well as The One Show, which she’s hosted since 2015, Angela has also fronted BBC shows Robot Wars and Your Home Made Perfect, and is also regular presenter on Virgin Radio.
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