Zoe Ball has become the first major name to declare her interest in taking over presenting Strictly Come Dancing – admitting the role would be ‘amazing’ – just two months after questioning her decision to quit her £950,000 Radio 2 Breakfast Show. The 54-year-old made the revelation on her Dig It podcast with fellow broadcaster … Read more
Tess Daly’s lookalike daughter Phoebe Kay has given a glimpse into her exotic getaway after recently celebrating her 21st birthday. The offspring of Tess and her husband Vernon Kay posted some stunning beach snaps from her holiday, which she captioned: ‘A little recap of Island paradise so far’. Phoebe looked just like her TV presenter … Read more
Strictly Come Dancing star Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has broken his silence after his elimination and facing the dance off against Amber Davies on Sunday night. The former Leeds United and Chelsea footballer, 53, became the fourth celebrity to exit the show this weekend. He found himself in the bottom two alongside Love Island winner Amber, 29, despite … Read more
Strictly Come Dancing fans have backed contestant La Voix to take over hosting the show from Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, after she made a public plea for the job during Saturday night’s episode. Claudia, 53, and Tess, 56, shocked fans this week as they announced they were stepping down from presenting the dance competition on Thursday. … Read more
Strictly Come Dancing star Balvinder Sopal has revealed the ballroom dance show is taking a toll on her mental health after she has landed in the dance-off twice. The EastEnders actress, 46, was saved last week when against the former England Rugby captain, Chris Robshaw, and again in the second week against presenter, Ross King. … Read more
Strictly Come Dancing professionals are calling for presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to appear on next year’s show as contestants after they announced their shock exit this week. The longtime hosts of the BBC ballroom dance show revealed they were leaving after this series as the Traitors star, 53, has landed her own chat … Read more
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have made their return to live TV as they opened Strictly on Saturday night for the first time since announcing they are leaving the show. The iconic duo made history as the BBC’s first female presenting duo, but this week they sent shockwaves through the nation after they shared the … Read more
Claudia Winkleman has revealed exactly how she and Tess Daly made a pact to quit Strictly Come Dancing together. The hosting duo stunned fans of the BBC show on Thursday when they announced their departures from the ballroom in a surprise statement and video. Claudia, 53, and Tess, 56, will exit Strictly at the end … Read more
Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left floored after discovering Tess Daly’s real name. The presenter, 56, announced on Thursday that she is leaving Strictly at the end of this series after hosting since 2004. But now a little known fact about the former model has been unearthed, which has shocked her fans. It turns … Read more
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Claudia Winkleman’s hairstylist has revealed the secret to the presenter’s glossy black locks, as she prepares to bid farewell to Strictly. She has graced the … Read more
Janette Manrara praised Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly live on air as she emerged as a frontrunner to replace them after they stepped down from hosting Strictly. The dancer, 41, left her role as a professional on the show in 2021 and has since transitioned into presenting as co-host of the spin-off show, It Takes … Read more
The BBC are said to be ‘sticking with all female Strictly hosting duo’ after it was revealed Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman decided to leave ‘last year.’ The current hosts, who have fronted the show together since 2014, announced their departure in an emotional social media video to fans on Thursday. Some of the top names … Read more
Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has led a chorus of show professionals in expressing disbelief over Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s decision to leave at the end of the current season. The long-serving hosts stunned fans and colleagues alike by announcing their departure in a shared Instagram post on Thursday morning, prompting a wave of messages … Read more
