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‘Pure magic!’ Farewell Tess and Claudia, the power couple who were Strictly’s life and soul

The trailblazing female duo’s days of effortlessly holding the BBC dance competition together are over. They open up on the joy of working together

The Guardian - UK

Biggest showbiz stories of 2025: From Coldplay’s KissCam to Katy Perry in space

In April, pop star Katy Perry was a part of the six-woman crew on Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket who embarked on a trip to space.

Evening Standard

James Jordan backs Vernon Kay to take over Strictly role from wife Tess Daly

The professional dancer also tipped Zoe Ball and Bradley Walsh.

Evening Standard

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Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman in tearful sign-off from Strictly Come Dancing

The final marked the duo’s last live episode of the show.

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Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly to host their final live Strictly show

Their final appearance as a presenting pair on Strictly will be in the pre-recorded Christmas special.

Evening Standard

Claudia Winkleman tears up over Strictly Come Dancing exit as fans worry about the show’s future

Judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke and Motsi Mabuse surprised the presenters with a highlights reel

Evening Standard

Strictly hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman receive special message from Bruce Forsyth’s widow

The presenters will say farewell to the ballroom at this year’s grand final

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Tess Daly becomes emotional as Sir Bruce Forsyth's widow sends message ahead of Strictly departure

‘I know he would be so proud of you,’ Lady Wilnelia Forsyth told the presenter

Evening Standard

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman make confession about their final Strictly episode

Daly says that she genuinely hasn’t had time to think about her and Winkleman’s impending exit

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing co-host Claudia Winkleman says finale will be ’emotional’

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announced last month they will be leaving the BBC dancing competition at the end of the year.

Evening Standard

Tess Daly fights back tears as emotional Bruce Forsyth tribute marks end to Strictly journey

Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly fought back tears as an emotional montage showing her best moments with Sir Bruce Forsyth played on It Takes Two on Tuesday (9 December).

The Independent UK

The colourful life of Kirsty Gallacher, from her health struggles to divisive family ties

As Kirsty Gallacher is banned from driving for a second time, we look back on the TV presenter’s storied past

Evening Standard

Kevin Clifton addresses Strictly Come Dancing host rumours

The professional dancer said his girlfriend Stacey Dooley would be an ‘amazing’ replacement for Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

The Independent UK

Kevin Clifton says Stacey Dooley would be ‘amazing’ Strictly Come Dancing host

The couple met when they danced together on the show in 2018.

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The Independent UK

Tess and Claudia have given Strictly the latest shock exit for a troubled show – but it’s not the death knell

COMMENT: The beloved presenting duo are leaving the ‘Strictly’ ballroom when the current season ends. Katie Rosseinsky looks at what their departure means for a show that’s been beset by troubles in recent years

The Guardian - UK

Rylan, Alison Hammond ... Bill Bailey? Who could possibly replace Claudia and Tess on Strictly?

Now that Winkleman and Daly have stepped down, the race is on to find new presenters of Strictly Come Dancing. We look at the runners and riders who will have a very tough job on their hands

Evening Standard

Who could replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Strictly Come Dancing?

The co-hosts, who have fronted the programme together since 2014, have said they are leaving the show at the end of the current series.

Evening Standard

Trailblazers Daly and Winkleman were first female primetime presenting duo

The two have co-hosted Strictly Come Dancing since 2014.

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The Independent UK

How Strictly’s Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman blazed a trail for women on TV

The duo have co-hosted Strictly Come Dancing since 2014

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing bombshell: Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announce exit from show after 21 years

Long-standing presenting duo confirm the news in a joint statement and video shared on Instagram

Evening Standard

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announce they are leaving Strictly Come Dancing

In a joint statement shared on Instagram on Thursday, the co-hosts said they would be leaving the show together at the end of the current series.

Evening Standard

Michael McIntyre sets sights on three NTAs after early win at the awards

His BBC programme, Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, won the Bruce Forsyth entertainment gong.

The Independent UK

Vernon Kay reveals his and Tess Daly’s unusual parenting style

BBC Radio 2 host and ‘Strictly’ presenter use rogue method to keep two daughters ‘guessing’

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker shortlisted for National Television Award after BBC exit

The former footballer left Match Of The Day in May.

The Independent UK

Paul Merton ‘honoured’ if he was the reason Bruce Forsyth got Strictly job

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