Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman pictured on set of Strictly Christmas special as they host final show
It'll be an emotional watch, that's for sure…
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have been seen on the set of the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special as the BBC releases a picture of the final time the pair will present the BBC dance show together.
The presenters, who have hosted the show together for 11 years, blindsided fans when they announced they were stepping away from the dancefloor earlier this year. However, the duo confirmed they will remain in place until the current series came to a close.
And, while the 2025 winner was crowned last night (December 20), they will host the upcoming Christmas Day special, which has been pre-recorded. And it’s a picture from that which the BBC has shared today.
First look at Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Strictly Christmas Special
In a first look at the presenters on the Christmas special, both Tess and Claudia stick to a wintry, festive theme.
While Tess, 56, dons a white suit adorned with snow-like sequins, 53-year-old Claudia keeps things simple in a maxi length white dress.
The Strictly Come Dancing judges will match the hosts, with clips revealing the fantastic foursome also dressed all in white and silver shades.
It’ll be the professionals bringing the colour to proceedings. The pro dancers are dolled up in greens, pinks and reds as they perform a cracker of group number.
Who will be taking part in the Strictly Christmas special?
As always, the festive special will see a number of celebrities try their hand at Latin and ballroom routines. All will feature a Christmas theme.
Former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt will be taking to the floor, alongside singer Melanie Blatt. Rugby player and Gladiators star Jodie Ounsley will be joining them, as well as EastEnders actor Nicholas Bailey and comedian Babatunde Aléshé.
Westlife’s Brian McFadden completes the Christmas Day line-up. The show spoiler has already leaked, though, leaving fans furious.
When will the Strictly Christmas special air?
The Strictly Christmas special will air on Christmas Day at 5.30pm onwards.
With the feature-length special being Tess and Claudia’s final outing on the programme, expect surprises. But one thing’s for certain – get some tissues at the ready, as it’s going to be an emotional final farewell to the pair.
They have fronted the show together since 2014. Claudia moved from spin-off show It Takes Two to present the main show alongside Tess when Sir Bruce Forsyth left the series. The BBC is now said to have a shortlist of 10 names in the running to replace them.
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