Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman final Strictly date 'confirmed' as BBC issue statement

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are leaving Strictly Come Dancing after a decade of co-hosting. Their final appearance together will be on the Strictly Come Dancing Special airing on Christmas Day. The BBC has officially confirmed their departure, with executives and producers expressing gratitude for their contributions to the show's success over the years. In a joint statement, Daly and Winkleman stated that they had always intended to leave together and felt now was the right time. They expressed their love for hosting the show, described it as a dream come true, and thanked the BBC and the entire production team, whom they consider family. They anticipate a tearful farewell during the final "keep dancing" but look forward to continuing to say it to each other from home. Tess Daly began her involvement with Strictly from its 2004 launch, initially alongside Bruce Forsyth. Claudia Winkleman also joi... download the app to read more