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Tess Daly And claudia winkelmann to come out of their shock strictly come dance At the beginning of Saturday’s show.
Both hosts wasted no time There are talks about his departure, which will happen at the end of the current series.
After a longer than usual applause, Daly said: “Just before we started, Claudia and I announced this week that this would be our last series.” strictly come dance,
Winkleman said: “We want to thank you for your beautiful messages. We have eight more weeks but it’s not about us. It’s about this incredible show and crowning a Strictly champion.”
Tess introduced the judges, saying, “We can’t wait to spend the rest of the series with you, our incredible couples, and these four people.”
Fans at home were quick to react to Daly and Winkleman’s comments as the goodbyes and tributes continued.
“I know the show can continue with a new host but strictly It just doesn’t feel right without Tess and Claudia,” one viewer said.
Another said: “Tonight’s reception for Tess and Claudia is so well-deserved, as it has been every single week for all the years they’ve done it together and they’ve both been talking about their departure.”
A third said: “It’s sad that Tess and Claudia are leaving, it won’t be the same without them.”
The pair broke the news on Thursday when they shared a video statement on Daly’s Instagram feed, describing their time on the show as “an absolute dream.”
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Bookmakers are already sharing predictions About the contenders who could land their breakout role with the Radio 2 presenter and former it takes two Host Zoe Ball was named as the 2–1 favourite.
Other possible hosts include current it takes two Presenter Fleur East, former Strictly pro Janet Manrara, former winner Stacey Dooley and presenter Rylan Clark.
Daly, 56, has hosted the show for 21 years, while Winkleman, 53, joined the main show as a co-presenter in 2014, having previously hosted the show. it takes two For a decade.
The pair will continue to host until the final episode of this season, and are also expected to helm the annual Christmas special.