Strictly’s Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman sign ‘even BIGGER six-figure deal to stay on as hosts’
Strict hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman sign ‘even BIGGER six-figure deal to stay on show for another two years’
Strictly Come Dancing’s Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have reportedly signed a new six-figure deal to stay on as hosts for another two years.
The presenters have been running the show together since 2014 and their new deal is said to be “even bigger” than before.
Reports suggest the duo already earn a combined salary of around £300,000 and BBC bosses are said to be happy to spend the cash for them as they don’t want to “lose” them to rival broadcasters.
said a source Sun: ‘The bosses at Beeb absolutely love Tess and Claudia and would never dream of losing them. They are especially proud of the fact that two women present a show every Saturday and Sunday in prime time on BBC1. It’s an enviable position to be in.
The insider added that while the hosts may “come with a high price tag,” bosses still see them as “great value for money,” given how popular they are with loyal viewers.
On the money: Strictly Come Dancing’s Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have reportedly signed a new six-figure deal to stay on as hosts for another two years.
The source added: “In the nine years they’ve run the show, Tess and Claudia have become synonymous with the show and the bosses couldn’t even see them not hosting it.”
They went on to comment that this is why TV execs are so keen on getting the women to sign on the dotted line for another two years and making sure Tess and Claudia aren’t ‘robbed’ by the rival broadcasters.
MailOnline has contacted Strictly representatives for comment.
Tess, 53, has been at the helm of the program from the very beginning, since it began in 2004.
While former It Take Two host Claudia, 51, took over as co-host in 2014, after the late Bruce Forsyth left the show.
And while Claudia has branched out to lead other shows, including last year’s wildly popular The Traitors, Tess limits her television work mostly to Strictly.
In 2022, he said of hosting the show, ‘I can’t imagine being anywhere else. This will be my 18th year, and I’m still passionate about it.
“I love the reality of this, not knowing what’s going to happen next.”
One big problem: The hosts have hosted the show together since 2014 and their new deal is said to be “even bigger” than before.
It comes as it was reported that the BBC is making a new version of Strictly Come Dancing, this time for amateurs.
The new primetime dance competition show, called Clear The Dancefloor, will see everyday people battle it out to win over a panel of celebrity judges.
Like other competition shows, such as Britain’s Got Talent, the judges will also be equipped with loud buzzers.
Production company Tuesday’s Child will reportedly begin filming next month in front of a studio audience.
Popular: Reports suggest the duo already earn a combined salary of around £300,000 and BBC bosses are said to be happy to spend the cash for them as they don’t want to “lose” them to rival broadcasters.
Standing still: The source added that while the hosts may “command a high price,” bosses still see them as “great value for money” given how popular they are with loyal viewers.
An informant said Sun: ‘The public can’t get enough of dance performances, so Beeb is ready to meet the demand.
“Hopes are high for this bright new show and the producers expect it to be a great success.
“It’s light, fun entertainment, just what viewers need when there’s no Strictly to watch.
“Expect to see some old Strictly stars emerge as well.”
New Show – Arrives as it is reported that the BBC is doing a new version of Strictly Come Dancing, this time for amateurs.
Prime Time: TV’s new dance competition show, called Clear The Dancefloor, will see everyday people battle it out to win over a panel of celebrity judges (Pictured: Strictly judges)