- Claudia Winkleman has explained her decision to depart from Strictly Come Dancing alongside Tess Daly.
- Winkleman said that the pair decided about a year ago, feeling the show ”deserves new” talent and wishing to leave while at its peak.
- When asked, she explicitly denied that her exit was connected to recent controversies, including the scandal involving Giovanni Pernice and Amanda Abbington, saying: “Absolutely not”.
- Winkleman said she became emotional after filming her final segment, describing the departure as “momentous” after two decades with the programme.
- Queen Camilla sent a special message to Winkleman and Daly during their last live episode, commending their “warmth, compassion and sheer happiness”.
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