Strictly Come Dancing Presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to Leave the Show

Strategic Insights -

Long-time hosts of Strictly Come Dancing, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, have announced their departure from the show at the end of the current series. Daly has been a presenter since the program's inception 21 years ago, while Winkleman joined in 2014, having previously hosted the sister show It Takes Two since 2004. The duo expressed their gratitude to the BBC and the entire production team, praising their professionalism and acknowledging the show's impact on their lives.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tess Daly has been a presenter on Strictly Come Dancing since its first series 21 years ago.
  • Claudia Winkleman joined the show in 2014, after hosting It Takes Two since 2004.
  • The presenters will leave the show at the end of the current series, citing it as the right time for their departure.
  • Daly and Winkleman thanked the BBC and the production team for their support and camaraderie.
  • The duo expressed their desire to rest after the show, joking about enjoying the time off in tracksuit bottoms with pizza.

Statistics:

  • Daly has presented Strictly Come Dancing for 21 years.
  • Winkleman joined the show in 2014 and has hosted It Takes Two since 2004.
  • The current series will be the last for Daly and Winkleman as presenters.
  • 21 years and 8 months is the duration of Daly's hosting tenure on Strictly Come Dancing.

Sources:

  • "Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly confirms she will leave the show after 21 years" in The Scotsman (https://www.scotsman.com/topic/strictly-come-dancing)
  • "Claudia Winkleman to join Strictly Come Dancing hosting duo" in The Scotsman (https://www.scotsman.com/recommended/steal-claudia-winklemans-celebrity-traitors-look-for-less-5353419)