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TeaHe strictly come dance Finals leave us sad every year but Saturday night’s two-hour extravaganza It was a particularly poignant, tear-soaked affair as it shows Tess Daly And claudia winkelmannHosting the show for the last time.
This year’s series has been somewhat bumpy, with four unexpected exits, an elimination-free Blackpool weekend and – just hours before the final – the news that former contestants Tom “Bosh” Skinner is seeking legal advice And claimed that the vote was rigged against him. BBC has denied his allegation.
But amidst all the turmoil of the 2025 series, Daly and Winkelman’s exit announced This has easily been the most shocking moment that has rocked the entertainment world. The show has been in crisis since his departure, and Saturday night’s final offered plenty of golden moments – highlights included George Clarke’s showdance, Amber Davis’s unprecedented jive and a delightful performance. Karen Carney was declared the winner – Despite their protests, it was all about the hosts.
While the balanced, steadfast Daly is the safe pair of hands that largely runs the hour-long live show, Winkleman’s segments in the Claudetorium are more memorable and unpredictable. The freckled, fake-tan-loving host is often found consoling crying couples during emotional moments, and always knows what to say and how to lighten the mood.
There are few good examples of how Winkelmann, amidst all the chaos, manages to navigate some difficult situations. Her attempt to console Carlos Gu as he cries on Saturday night. Praising his partner Carney for turning his life around, the 32-year-old poured his heart out to Winkleman, and admitted through tears: “I came strictly After a competitive life, I had become self-centred, I was ‘me me me’. I’ve been lost for years… no wonder I didn’t find a partner last year because I wasn’t grateful.’
,[Karen] “He taught me how to be a kind, humble person, and for the first time, I learned how to be a team player,” he continued. “I never used to be a team player, which I’m very sad about.” “You’ve always been a team player and we love you,” was Winkleman’s heartfelt and genuine reply.
The love for the presenters was evident throughout the evening – as was the fact that it’s almost impossible to imagine the show without them. Daily joined first strictly Two decades ago, the show was first hosted by the late Bruce Forsyth, before Winkleman replaced him in 2014. In the grand final, when Winkleman doubled up laughing Professionals and judges dressed like him, And Anton du Beke brought tears to Daly’s eyes when he thought about his two decades hosting the show. He said, “I can’t tell you how much I’ve loved spending the last 21 years with you, Tess. I love you.”
Later, the hosts received another touching surprise when an annual montage of the series’ best excerpts was presented as a tribute to them, which was At the top was a letter from none other than the Queen herself,
“I have often thought so strictly The letter read by Craig Revel Horwood said, “This is not so much a show about dancing as it is about friendship, the bonds of friendship, overcoming struggles and the joy shared in making a joint effort.” If that’s true, then perhaps yours has been one of the greatest ever. strictly Everyone’s partnership. The warmth, compassion and immense happiness you have with and from each other is at the heart of the show’s success.”
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Rumors are already circulating As for who could replace the pair – could it be Zoe Ball? Paddy McGuinness?! – And I don’t envy the BBC executives doing the job of finding out strictlyNew host of. How do you match this surprising yet wonderful combination of quiet elegance and joyful chaos? Whoever takes on the role, one thing is clear: They have very big, shiny shoes to fill.