In a recent development, Claudia Winkleman of Strictly Come Dancing fame shared an honest reflection on her journey with the popular BBC program before revealing her departure from the show. Winkleman initially appeared on the spin-off series It Takes Two in 2004 and later co-hosted the Sunday results show with Tess Daly. Subsequently, she joined Tess on Saturday evenings from 2014 onwards, taking over from Sir Bruce Forsyth.
During a podcast appearance last year, Winkleman fondly recounted her time on Strictly, emphasizing the female-led nature of the production team. She praised the long-standing relationships among the staff, highlighting the strong bond and support system within the show.
Apart from her involvement in Strictly, Claudia has been a familiar face on British television, featuring in programs like The Piano on Channel 4 and The Great British Sewing Bee on the BBC. Her latest project includes hosting the successful BBC game show The Traitors, with the celebrity edition recently launched.
Today, both Claudia and Tess surprised Strictly viewers by jointly announcing their departure from the show after a remarkable 15-year partnership. In an Instagram video, the duo expressed gratitude to the BBC and the entire production team, conveying their appreciation for the support and camaraderie experienced during their tenure.
Strictly Come Dancing is scheduled to make its return on Saturday evening, October 25th, at 6:25 p.m. on BBC One.