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Daly, Tess

BBC Seeks to Retain Talent with New Programme Offers Following Strictly Departure

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Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, former hosts of Strictly Come Dancing, are reportedly being courted by the BBC for new projects, including a potential chat show and entertainment format, as the public broadcaster seeks to retain top talent. The move comes as the duo announced their departure from the long-running show, which has been a staple of the BBC's programming for over two decades. Executives are considering offering them a new programme together, which could include a quiz or travelogue series, in an effort to keep them within the corporation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The BBC is reportedly considering offering Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman a new programme together following their departure from Strictly Come Dancing, including a potential chat show and entertainment format.
  • The move is part of an effort to retain top talent, with the BBC seeking to keep them within the corporation by offering projects that would take less time out of their schedules.
  • Claudia Winkleman, 53, is also set to helm her own chat show, produced by So Television, the company behind The Graham Norton Show.
  • The new programme would help fill the void left by the shortening of Graham Norton's series, while also offering Claudia and Tess a chance to work together again as friends.
  • The BBC is waiting to make any firm proposal for a show with Tess until the dust settles on the news of their leaving Strictly Come Dancing.
  • Tess Daly has presented Strictly Come Dancing since the first series 21 years ago, while Claudia joined in 2014.
  • The duo announced their departure from the show in a joint statement, thanking the BBC and the show's team for their support.

Statistics:

  • 21 years: The length of time Tess Daly has presented Strictly Come Dancing.
  • 2014: The year Claudia Winkleman joined Strictly Come Dancing.
  • 2004: The year Claudia began hosting the Strictly spin-off show It Takes Two.
  • 53: The age of Claudia Winkleman.
  • 62: The age of Graham Norton.
  • 25 December: The date of the final appearance of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Strictly Come Dancing.

Sources:

  • "BBC keen to keep Tess and Claudia on board with new project" by The Sun.
  • "Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman depart Strictly Come Dancing" by The Telegraph.
  • "Strictly Come Dancing announces return date" by BBC News.
  • "Claudia Winkleman set to host her own chat show" by WalesOnline.
  • Strictly Come Dancing is a BBC One and BBC iPlayer programme, presented by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

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