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The Latest Breaking News from Claudia Winkleman

Zoe Ball’s dad claims she’s in the running for Strictly Come Dancing role – and reveals when BBC will decide

Paddy McGuinness and Stacey Dooley are also believed to be on the BBC’s shortlist

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing’s Karen Carney shares update on Carlos Gu after pro dancer’s emotional outburst

The professional dancer burst into tears and said he had been “self-centred” during Saturday night’s grand final

The Independent UK

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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Queen praises Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman during final Strictly live show

The pair announced in October that they would be leaving the BBC dancing competition after over a decade fronting the main show together.

The Independent UK

Karen Carney: Sharing dancefloor with Strictly finalists was biggest honour

Carney and professional dancer Carlos Gu were crowned the winners of the 23rd series of the BBC dance competition programme on Saturday night.

Evening Standard

Karen Carney says Strictly victory ‘means everything’ to her and Carlos Gu

The pair triumphantly lifted the glitterball on Saturday after being crowned the winners of the 23rd series of the BBC One dance programme.

Evening Standard

Queen praises Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman during final Strictly live show

The pair announced in October that they would be leaving the BBC dancing competition after over a decade fronting the main show together.

Evening Standard

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Karen Carney and Carlos Gu win Strictly Come Dancing in emotional final

The evening also marked the final time presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman co-hosted the live weekend show together.

Evening Standard

Karen Carney and Carlos Gu win Strictly crown as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman bow out

Longstanding hosts presented with video tribute and message from queen following final victory for former England footballer and professional dancer

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing: the final – as it happened

Amber Davies, Karen Carney and George Clarke fought it out in the series finale. Co-hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman waved goodbye. But on an emotional night in the ballroom, who waltzed away with the glitterball trophy?

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing final live: Karen Carney wins the Glitterball as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman bow out

The former England player beat Amber Davies and George Clarke in the grand final

The Independent UK

Thomas Skinner speaks out about Strictly ‘legal claim’ in extraordinary post

Former ‘Apprentice’ star claims ‘Strictly’ execs rigged his voting figures after his casting proved controversial, but the BBC says his accusations are ‘entirely without foundation’

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing’s new hosts: who is in the running?

As two beloved presenters stand down, speculation is rife over who may take up the ‘very sparkly baton’

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The Independent UK

Tess Daly shares emotional posts as she prepares for Strictly exit tonight

‘My heart is so full,’ wrote the presenter, who has been at the helm of the BBC competition for more than two decades

The Independent UK

Vernon Kay issues emotional statement on Tess Daly’s Strictly exit

Vernon Kay paid tribute to Tess Daly ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing host's final live show on Saturday (20 December).

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Strictly’s fab-u-lous goodbye to Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

A bittersweet night as a winner is announced on the beloved hosts’ last show. Plus: wall-to-wall Madness bangers! Here’s what to watch this evening

Evening Standard

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.

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Evening Standard

Former Lioness, podcaster and West End star to face off in Strictly final

The trio will perform three times each during the grand final of the BBC One dancing competition.

Evening Standard

Former contestant Vicky Pattison says all Strictly finalists are ‘so incredible’

The reality TV star sung the praises of the show’s finalists as she rooted for them all to win.

Evening Standard

What went on in London this week: flying taxis and a party for the colour of 2026

Ice blue wedding dress, anyone?

The Independent UK

BBC call latest Strictly rumour ‘pure speculation’

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The Independent UK

BBC denies Strictly is relocating to Manchester next year: ‘There are no plans to move’

Broadcaster says reports claiming series will transfer to Salford studios are ‘pure speculation’

The Guardian - UK

The 50 best TV shows of 2025

This year saw everyone from Alan Carr to demon sheep run riot on our screens – but there could only be one winner. Here’s our full countdown of the very best television of 2025

The Independent UK

Shirley Ballas backs Rylan Clark and Judge Rinder as future Strictly hosts

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has revealed which celebrities she would like to see replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as hosts.

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