Strictly fans are all saying the same thing as host Claudia Winkleman steps out in a cape
Strictly all fans are saying the same thing when host Claudia Winkleman steps out in an Elvis Presley-inspired cape ensemble for the live finale.
Saturday night’s Strictly Come Dancing live finale saw Hamza Yassin walk away with the glowing ball trophy.
But many eyes were on host Claudia Winkleman as she stepped out for the glamorous show in a white jumpsuit with a striking embellished cape on top.
The presenter, 50, admitted that she was channeling Elvis Presley with the ensemble, as many fans took to social media to compare her to superheroes, artists and Star Wars characters.
The King: Strictly, fans are saying the same thing when host Claudia Winkleman steps out in an Elvis Presley-inspired cape ensemble for the live finale.
Seeing the funny side, Claudia shared a snap on Instagram posing next to a cardboard cutout of the late King of Rock’N’Roll.
Turning to the cutout, his cape was the focus of the shot as Elvis appeared in one of his trademark white jumpsuits.
Explaining the wardrobe choice, Tess Daly’s co-host captioned: “Every year at Strictly we have an inspiration. In recent years we’ve had Pam St Clements, Harry Hill, Rod Stewart and Anita Dobson.
‘This year is the king. So yeah, we ended up in a cape. All the love and thanks to @sineadmckeefry @amyhair4 @lucyg_makeup and @debbiedannell ;.
Monochrome: He stepped out to the glamorous show in a white jumpsuit and a striking embellished cape on top to introduce him alongside his co-ost Tess Daly
The outfit didn’t go unnoticed either, with viewers taking to Twitter to discuss the ensemble during the show.
Many compared her to animator Evel Knievel, who wore an all-in-one jumpsuit with an attached US flag cape.
“Best covert action since Evel Knievel,” wrote one.
Likeness? Many compared her to entertainer Evel Knievel, who wore an all-in-one jumpsuit with an American flag cape.
While others decided that she looked more like Princess Leia from Star Wars, who is also known to wear all white.
Getting the intent, another quipped “Claudia has left the building” while adding a gif of Elvis in a similar outfit.
She and her co-host Tess took to the screens for the last time in this series during the live show, which saw wildlife videographer Hamza and his professional partner Jowita Przystal take victory.
The duo beat out some stiff competition as Helen Skelton, Fleur East and Molly Rainford also battled it out in the final.
More Characters: While others decided she looked more like Princess Leia from Star Wars, who is also known for wearing all white, some kept the Elvis theme.
Winners: She and co-host Tess last brought this series to the screens during the live show, with wildlife videographer Hamza and his professional partner Jowita Przystal taking the win.