Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, the acclaimed hosts of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, have officially announced that they will be stepping down after the conclusion of the current series.
In a heartfelt joint statement posted on Instagram, the duo reflected on their time together leading the show, expressing deep gratitude and fondness for the experience.
“We have loved working as a duo and hosting Strictly has been an absolute dream,” they wrote. “We were always going to leave together and now feels like the right time.”
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They went on to thank the BBC and every member of the production team, praising their dedication and describing them as “the most brilliant team.” The hosts shared that while bidding farewell will be emotional, their camaraderie will endure—with perhaps some casual ‘keep dancing’ moments off-camera, in tracksuit bottoms and with pizza in hand.
Fans can look forward to enjoying the remainder of the series with Claudia and Tess at the helm, as they prepare to step down and close this memorable chapter of Strictly Come Dancing.