Strictly’s Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman put on a show-stopping display in sequinned gowns as they host the live final
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman brought the glamor to the live final of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 on Saturday evening.
The hosts were dressed to the nines as Bobby Brazier, Layton Williams and Ellie Leach and their partners battled to be crowned champions.
Tess, 54, looked stunning in a midi, strapless silver dress with a sweetheart neckline.
She protected her modesty in the low-cut dress with a nude-colored insert.
Claudia, 51, also looked sensational as she donned a gold floor-length halterneck dress.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman brought the glamor to the live final of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 on Saturday evening
Ahead of the live show, the pair posed up a storm for a series of Instagram photos together
The hosts were dressed to the nines as Bobby Brazier, Layton Williams and Ellie Leach and their partners battled to be crowned champions
She paired her dress with a stack of gold bracelets and she and Tess wrapped their arms around each other.
Claudia revealed the very surprising theme behind her Strictly Come Dancing outfits for this series.
The dance show host, known for her signature bangs and heavy black eyeliner, chooses a different theme for her style every year.
In the past, she has dressed up as rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley and even the country of France.
For the first weekend of the 2023 Strictly season, Claudia wore a sleek black suit with white accents,
One fan said: 'Looks fantastic. Do you have a theme this year Claudia?'
It turns out Claudia themed her entire wardrobe around snooker after a viewer noticed she was dressed like sports player Steve Davis.
Claudia's stylist ever since Sinead McKeefry has opted for snooker-themed choices, with the 51-year-old wearing a series of monochrome numbers.
Claudia wore a deep, gold, halter-neck, floor-length dress, which she paired with a stack of gold bracelets
Tess looked beautiful in a mid-length strapless silver dress with a sweetheart neckline with a nude-colored insert
A source said The mirror: 'Claudia thought the joke was really funny and there are so many bright colors on a snooker table – including the green felt – that it seemed the perfect opportunity to have some fun.'
The final of the twenty-first series of Strictly Come Dancing aired on BBC One on December 16 at 7pm.
Cher will perform live during the final and viewers will be treated to a rendition of a new song from her festive album.
The 77-year-old musical legend, who recently spoke about her criticism at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, hopes DJ Play A Christmas Song will be her first UK Christmas number one.
On the ball: It comes after Claudia revealed the very surprising theme behind her Strictly Come Dancing outfits from this series: a snooker theme
Inspiration: After the first episode, a fan said Claudia looked like snooker player Steve Davis (right, in 1987)
On the ball: Since then, Claudia's stylist Sinead McKeefry has opted for snooker-themed choices, with the 51-year-old wearing a series of monochrome numbers
COME STRICTLY DANCE 2023: THE PROFILES OF THE PARTICIPANTS
Layton Williams
Age: 28
Profession: Actor
Layton says: 'Absolutely exciting to confirm that I will be taking part in Britain's most iconic dancing competition! It's time to take it to the ballroom. I'm so excited to learn new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins… ALL the sequins!”
Age: 22
Profession: Coronation Street star
Ellie says: 'It still doesn't feel real that I'm going to do Strictly!! It's always been a dream of mine, so I guess dreams really do come true!!!!'
Age: 20
Profession: EastEnders star and model
Bobby says: 'I'm so excited to be part of the Strictly line-up, I can't wait to start training as a professional dancer and add a few moves to my locker. I look forward to performing for everyone.”