Tess Daly cuts an edgy figure in black PVC trousers as she reunites with co-host Claudia Winkleman for the first Strictly live show

By William On Sep 23, 2023

Tess Daly cuts a bold figure in black PVC trousers as she reunites with co-host Claudia Winkleman for the first Strictly live show

By Kirsten Murray for Mailonline

Published: 2:27 PM EDT, September 23, 2023 | Updated: 3:36 PM EDT, September 23, 2023

The 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing has finally begun as the stars took to the dance floor for the first time on Saturday.

And presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as they headed to the ballroom in black and white matching outfits.

The pair kept it classy as they ditched the glamorous dresses for more androgynous looks as they took to the stage during the BBC show.

Tess accentuated her height with black PVC pants that she paired with a white shirt with an open collar.

The 54-year-old completed the outfit by wrapping a loose black tie around her neck as her blonde waves flowed over her shoulders.

Wow: Tess Daly, 54, and Claudia Winkleman, 51, looked sensational in black and white coordinated outfits as they hosted the first Strictly live show on Saturday

Stunners: The couple kept it classy and ditched the glamorous dresses for androgynous looks

Meanwhile, Claudia donned a sheer black shirt with white collar and cuff detailing as she peeked out from under her signature dark bangs.

Underneath her shirt, the 51-year-old shows off a black lace camisole, while also adding a pop of color with some red lipstick.

The iconic pair opened the show as they introduced the 15 celebrities and their couples as they hit the dance floor together for the first week of the competition.

Things won’t get real too soon, though, as all the couples will make it to the second week of the show, with the first voting taking place this Sunday.

Fans were worried about the first show happening thrown into chaos after Amanda Abbington reportedly threatened to quit following clashes with partner Giovanni Pernice.

The 49-year-old actress is said to have been ‘affected’ by the pro’s ‘militant and aggressive’ training style, with tensions between the two escalating.

However, the star has passionately hit back at claims she threatened to quit the show due to clashes with her partner.

On Saturday, just hours before the first live show, she took to Instagram and dismissed the rumors in an expletive-filled rant.

Sophisticated: Tess accentuated her height with black leather pants that she paired with a white shirt with an open collar

Stylish: Claudia wore a sheer black shirt with white collar and cuff details as she peeked out from under her signature dark bangs

Back in business: Tess looked excited as she congratulated Adam Thomas and his partner Luba Mushtuk on their first dance

But Amanda has now hit back at the rumours, saying she is ‘ignoring the bulls***’ as she insisted all is well between her and 33-year-old Giovanni.

Seemingly addressing the claims about the feud, she said: ‘Ignore the bulls*** because it’s clear people are t****.’

She launched into a profanity-filled rant before continuing, “Just stop it, stop it, grow up. Nobody gives a shit. Shut up, it’s nonsense, so fuck off.’

Her comments come hours after she first broke her silence following the feud rumors on Friday in a series of posts praising Giovanni.

Amanda had taken to her Instagram Stories to share a photo of her beaming during rehearsals and gushed about ‘hugely talented’ Giovanni in an accompanying caption.

She wrote: ‘The smile you give your professional partner at the end of camera rehearsal when you know you are in safe and immensely talented hands. Giovanni Pernice, your legend, see you all tomorrow.”

Giovanni then shared her post on his own Instagram Stories and admitted he was ‘extremely proud’ of his dance partner as they proved they have a strong bond.