The Latest Breaking News from Claudia Winkleman

Holly Willoughby reportedly frontrunner for Strictly Come Dancing job

A source told Heat magazine ‘it’s a pretty much done deal that Holly will be the next host’

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2025

EastEnders star confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special

‘I’m really excited to be doing this, almost as excited as my wife and daughters are,’ joked the actor

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025

Fourth celebrity announced for Strictly Christmas special

Actor Nicholas Bailey, best known for his role as Dr Anthony Trueman in EastEnders, has been confirmed as the fourth celebrity contestant for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special. Bailey will partner with professional dancer Luba Mushtuk, as he trades Albert Square for the festive ballroom. He expressed his excitement…

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly apologise for slip-up on Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool special

Strictly Come Dancing hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly apologised after slipping up during a “rehearsed” dance routine during Saturday night’s Blackpool special.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025

Strictly 2025 leaderboard: Scores from week nine of the competition

This week’s Blackpool special featured the second perfect score of the series after a contestant was forced to withdraw

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025

Strictly star La Voix forced to withdraw completely due to injury

News was confirmed on Saturday’s live Blackpool show following advice from medical experts

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025

BBC boss on why Strictly may not go for a ‘big name’ to replace Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly

Chief Content Office says her inbox has been ‘inundated’ with requests to be considered for the coveted hosting gig

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025

‘I have never felt so popular!’: can I change my look – and my life – with a clip-on fringe?

The haircut of the moment is ‘The Claudia’, but not everyone has the luscious locks of la Winkleman. Not a problem. Fake fringes are everywhere – and I tried one out

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025

Strictly Come Misery – the dance show doesn’t need new presenters, it needs to end

IN FOCUS: As the BBC show faces yet another scandal, the ‘Strictly’ gig is either the most exciting vacancy in broadcasting right now or a poisoned chalice. But perhaps the real debate we should be having is whether it’s time to dim the lights for good. Katie Rosseinsky reports.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing stars ‘grateful’ they have made it to Blackpool special

Reality TV star Amber Davies and EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal both said they were ‘grateful’ to still be in the competition.

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2025