We all know how this goes. People jump ship, the producers sinking it double down, replace popularity with you know what, and there it goes — straight to the bottom. ⚓️
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Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to step down as presenters of Strictly Come Dancing More ➡️ bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2025/t…
Graphic featuring a picture of Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly alongside a quote from BBC Chief Content Officer, Kate Phillips. Text reads: “I can’t quite believe I’m saying this, but it’s the end of an era with Tess and Claudia’s decision to bid farewell to the Strictly ballroom. They’ve both been such incredible hosts at the very heart of the show, their passion and dedication has gone above and beyond. They’ve been integral to Strictly’s success over the last 20 years, but I understand why they’ve decided it’s time to hang up the glitter ball and get their weekends back. As Craig would say they are fab-u-lous presenters, and they are fab-u-lous friends to me and so many others at the BBC. Thank you Tess and Claud for everything, we will miss you hugely.”

ALT Graphic featuring a picture of Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly alongside a quote from BBC Chief Content Officer, Kate Phillips. Text reads: “I can’t quite believe I’m saying this, but it’s the end of an era with Tess and Claudia’s decision to bid farewell to the Strictly ballroom. They’ve both been such incredible hosts at the very heart of the show, their passion and dedication has gone above and beyond. They’ve been integral to Strictly’s success over the last 20 years, but I understand why they’ve decided it’s time to hang up the glitter ball and get their weekends back. As Craig would say they are fab-u-lous presenters, and they are fab-u-lous friends to me and so many others at the BBC. Thank you Tess and Claud for everything, we will miss you hugely.”

Oct 23, 2025 · 11:38 AM UTC

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