Craig Revel Horwood expressed his heartfelt admiration for Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as they prepare to leave Strictly Come Dancing. The iconic presenting duo, who made history as the BBC's first all-female hosting team, announced their departure last month, stating that the current series would be their last. Revel Horwood shared his fondest memories of working with them on The One Show, highlighting his long-standing relationship with Winkleman and Daly's role in representing the legacy of original host Bruce Forsyth.
Winkleman and Daly, aged 53 and 56 respectively, have made a pact to leave the show together at the end of the current series, with their final appearance scheduled for the Christmas Day special. They revealed that this decision was made jointly over pizza, emphasizing their desire to exit the show at the peak of their tenure rather than continue with a new co-host. The presenters informed fans of their decision themselves, wanting the news to come directly from them.
In their announcement, Daly stated that after 21 years on Strictly, the time felt right to "step aside and pass over the baton." Winkleman added that hosting Strictly had been a dream and that they were fortunate to be a part of the show, expressing immense gratitude to the BBC and the entire production team. They both acknowledged they would miss the team dearly and anticipated emotional goodbyes, even joking about continuing to say "keep dancing" at home over pizza. Meanwhile, Winkleman is set... download the app to read more
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