Strictly’s Tess Daly stuns in a black sparkly midi dress while Claudia Winkleman dazzles in a velvet flared jumpsuit for Week 7
Strictly presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman put on a dazzling performance as they opened Saturday’s live show.
Tess, 54, looked stunning in a glittering black midi dress with a slit exposing her legs, while Claudia, 51, put on a dazzling show in a black flared velvet jumpsuit.
Claudia shared a behind-the-scenes photo on Instagram before the live show.
With a cup of coffee in hand, she captioned the shot: “Strictly” alongside a love heart emoji, while Tess shared her own outfit photo and wrote: “Can you believe we’re half way through the competition?”
Both women wore poppies ahead of Remembrance Day this Saturday.
Glittering: Strictly hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman put on a dazzling performance as they opened Saturday’s live show
Glamorous: Tess, 54, looked stunning in a glittering black midi dress with a slit that showed off her legs as she posed for an Instagram photo before opening the show
It comes after Claudia revealed the very surprising theme behind her Strictly Come Dancing outfits from 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.
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.’
Showing off her stuff: Tess teased a glimpse of her toned stomach in the dress with side slits
Tribute: Both women wore poppies ahead of Remembrance Day this Saturday
Caffeine kick: Claudia, 51, dazzles in a black flared velvet jumpsuit. The presenter shared a photo from behind the scenes on Instagram before the live show
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
Last year, Claudia styled her looks based on Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic – and even had a cardboard cutout of the pop icon in her dressing room.
The year before, she dressed ‘only like France’.
Last year she said: ‘We always base my outfits on a theme. It could be a person, it could be a place.
‘For a year I was Andre Agassi and I played Pam St Clement (Pat Butcher), Slash from Guns N’ Roses, Joan Rivers, Sharon Osbourne, Anita Dobson, Elton John and Mr Darcy from Pride and Prejudice.
‘My favorite though was when we spent the entire series dressed up as the artsy London restaurant Sexy Fish.’
The TV presenter shares Jake, 19, Matilda, 15, and Arthur, 10, with TV producer husband Kris Thykier, whom she married in 2000.
Claudia also presents the mystery series The Traitors and the music show The Piano.
Claudia moved from Strictly spin-off It Takes Two in 2014 to co-present the main program with Tess Daly.
COME STRICTLY DANCE 2023: THE PROFILES OF THE PARTICIPANTS
Angela Rippon
Age: 78
Profession: Journalist
Angela says: ‘Having been a Strictly fan since day one and as a former presenter of Come Dancing, this will be quite an adventure for me. A scary one, as I’m about to turn 79. But I’m looking forward to the challenge and perhaps the opportunity to learn to dance the Argentine Tango.’
Amanda Abbington
Age: 49
Profession: Actress
Amanda says: ‘I’m thrilled to have been asked to do Strictly. I’m actually very shy and self-conscious, so this will be a great opportunity for me to overcome those things.”
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: 53
Profession: Journalist
Krishnan says: ‘I’m surprised, delighted and slightly confused that I’m joining Strictly on the basis of ‘You only live once!’ I can’t wait to start dancing, but I’m a little worried about my general decline.”
Age: 40
Profession: Comedian and radio host
Eddy says: ‘WOW. Anyone who knows me understands that music and dance are so important and central to who I am. I’m so incredibly proud and honored that Strictly and the BBC have asked me to join the 2023 team. I promise I’ll give you everything I’ve got. This is going to be a VIBE.
Angela Scanlon
Age: 39
Profession: TV presenter
Angela says:I’m not particularly fit, I have no idea how my pelvic floor will react to this dancing. I’ve never danced, apart from drunkenly jiving at a wedding!’
Age: 26
Profession: Documentary filmmaker and former Love Island star
Zara says: ‘I’m so excited to be part of the world of Strictly! I grew up watching it every year with my grandma and she was the biggest Strictly fan. We danced around the house and I have such fond memories of that time in my life.”
Adam Thomas
Age: 34
Profession: Actor and presenter
Adam says: ‘I can’t dance to save my life, but I like to learn and laugh with my professional. Take me to the dance floor… I can’t wait!’
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.”
Nigel Harman
Age: 49
Profession: Actor
Nigel says: ‘I’m amazed, excited and terrified to be doing Strictly. As an armchair fan of the show, I watched in awe as people twisted and turned around the screen. And now it’s my turn…gulp!’
Age: 57
Profession: Announcer and ex-tennis player
Annabel says: ‘I’ve always loved watching Strictly and can’t quite believe I’m going to be part of this magical show – swapping tennis balls for glitter balls and I’m looking forward to finding some joy in the process.’