Strictly’s Tess Daly, 55, and Claudia Winkleman, 52, haven’t aged a day as they pose up a storm in 20th anniversary snaps 10 years after first hosting the show together
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It’s been 10 years since Claudia Winkleman co-hosted Strictly Come Dancing with Tess Daly.
But you wouldn’t know it to look at the couple as they pose for promotional photos for the upcoming 20th anniversary series.
The duo look like they’ve barely aged a day as they smile for photos. Ten years later, Claudia, 52, still has her signature fringe and dark eyeliner on display.
This time she wore a white pantsuit with a black blouse, while Tess, 55, opted for a glittering gold dress for the occasion.
The duo have been part of the original Strictly team since its inception in 2004. Tess co-presents the main show with Sir Bruce Forsyth, and Claudia presents the BBC Two spin-off It Takes Two.
Strictly’s Tess Daly, 55, and Claudia Winkleman, 52, looked like they hadn’t aged a day as they posed for photos to celebrate their 20th anniversary, 10 years after they first presented the show together.
Claudia wore a white pantsuit with a black blouse, while Tess, 55, opted for a glittering gold dress for the occasion
After impressing BBC bosses, Claudia was promoted to present the Sunday Results Show alongside Tess, becoming the main presenter in 2014 following the departure of Sir Bruce.
Now that she has been on the show for twenty years, Tess has an eye for dancing talent.
She said: ‘I think I can already point out the winner during the launch show because it’s clear they have the full package’
When asked what it takes to become champion and lift the glitter ball trophy, she replied: ‘I think you really have to have something special, not just talent, to capture the imagination of the viewers and become the winner of a series.
‘Not only must you have learned the necessary dance skills to show your talent, but you must also have won our hearts.’
Tess said that when she started the show it was uncertain whether the British audience would tune in.
She said: ‘I have to pinch myself when I realise it’s been 20 years since I started working on this amazing TV show that I was lucky enough to be a part of.
‘None of us knew at the time whether it would work, and none of us could have predicted its stratospheric success.’
The presenter looked absolutely radiant as she rocked the gold number ahead of the launch show on Saturday
Meanwhile, Claudia looked chic in a white power suit with matching white heels
After impressing BBC bosses, Claudia was promoted to present the Sunday Results Show alongside Tess, before becoming the main co-host in 2014 following the departure of Sir Bruce (pictured 2014)
The duo seem to have not aged a day since their first show together 10 years ago
There were doubts over whether the BBC flagship programme would return after a number of complaints were received about mistreatment on the programme, leading to the departure of professionals Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima
Amy Dowden was absent from last year’s series after undergoing chemotherapy treatment following her breast cancer diagnosis, but will return for this year’s series
There were doubts over whether the BBC’s flagship programme would return after a number of complaints were received about abuse on the programme, leading to the departure of professionals Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima.
The new series airs on Saturday at 7.20pm on BBC One, with celebrity contestants including Nick Knowles, Paul Merson and Toyah Wilcox finding out which professional dancers they have been paired with.
The pros open the program with a big group number, after which they officially welcome 34-year-old Amy Dowden with a quickstep routine.
The Welsh dancer was absent from the series last year as she underwent chemotherapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Amy said: ‘I feel like it’s my first year again. Everyone makes fun of me because I smile all the time. I want to dedicate this dance to my pink sisters who have supported me this past year and to everyone who is currently battling cancer.’
STRICT LINE-UP 2024
Chris McCausland
Age: 46
Occupation: Comedian
Chris says, “If there’s anyone out there who’s thinking, ‘How on earth is he going to do that?’ – I’m sure I’m thinking exactly the same thing.”
Doctor Punam Krishan
Age: Unknown
Occupation: general practitioner and announcer
Punam says: ‘I’ve watched Strictly every year and it feels extra special that this is the 20th year. I can’t believe I’m the one getting Strictly-fied.’
Toyah Willcox
Age: 66
Occupation: Singer, actor, presenter
Toyah says: ‘I’m super excited and loving this show. To be a part of it, the spray tan, the glitter. It’s a milestone year for me, I came in as a pensioner, Glasto and now I’m getting spray tans.’
Peter Wicks
Age: 36
Occupation: Reality star
Pete says: ‘Dancing live for the people every Saturday? Really scary.’
Shayne Department
Age: 39
Occupation: Actor and singer
Shayne says: ‘I’m no stranger to live TV, but Latin and Ballroom dancing in front of millions of people is a whole new level.’
Tom Dean
Age: 24
Occupation: Olympic medal-winning swimmer
Tom says: ‘Now I can officially say how excited I am to start something new, meet some brilliant people and go dancing’
Nick Kennes
Age: 61
Occupation: TV presenter
Nick says, ‘I’m going all in, I’m going for it 100 percent!’
Montell Douglas
Age: 38
Occupation: Former Team GB Olympian and current Gladiator
Montell says, “Hopefully some of my Gladiator moves will come in handy in the Tango or Paso Doble!”
JB Gill
Age: 37
Occupation: Singer
JB says, “A lot of the ballroom styles are very foreign to me — I didn’t do those dances growing up. I’m not a trained dancer.”
Wynne Evans
Age: 52
Occupation: Opera singer, presenter
Wynne says, “What I’m nervous about is the things that involve jumping. I don’t necessarily want to do the jive, I’m nervous about that.
Tasha Ghouri
Age: 25
Occupation: Model and reality star
Tasha says: ‘I’ve been watching the show since I was little. It’s a real Ghouri family favourite. So this is a dream come true.’
Sarah Hadland
Age: 53
Occupation: Actress
Sarah says: ‘I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of such an iconic show that’s been around for 20 years.’
Jamie Borthwick
Age: 30
Occupation: EastEnders star
Jamie says: ‘I had a great time doing the Christmas special so when I was asked to join in it was a no brainer!’
Sam Quek
Age: 35
Occupation: Former GB hockey player and presenter
Sam says: ‘I’m so relieved it’s out now, it was hard keeping it a secret! The rumours got out and I had to lie! I’m used to dancing on a girls night out but I’m going to give it my all’
Paul Merson
Age: 56
Occupation: Former footballer
Paul says: ‘I only worry about it when it starts, but once it happens I get nervous. After all, I’ve only danced three times in my life!’