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STRICTLY Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have received specific instructions for their final show.
The Strictly veterans are set to present their last episode of the BBC dancing competition on Saturday, and they’ve been given clear guidelines on how to conduct themselves during the event.
Claudia Winkleman (L) and Tess Daly will host their final finale of Strictly Come DancingCredit: PA
They revealed the rule they must follow during the finale on SaturdayCredit: BBC
The hosts mentioned they are not allowed to cry during the showCredit: BBC
After the series finale on Saturday, December 20, and considering they’ve been part of Strictly for many years, it’s sure to be an emotional moment.
Nevertheless, they have stated that they are not permitted to cry under any circumstances.
“I think it will be emotional, but of course, it won’t be about us; it will be about the winners,” Claudia told host Fleur East on the Strictly spin-off show, It Takes Two.
Tess interjected, saying, “We’re not allowed to cry.”
Claudia agreed, stating, “we’re not,” and revealed that once the finale is over, “they will hold each other very tightly and cry.”
While they may be resisting the urge to cry during the live finale, the tears may indeed flow during a
A television source mentioned: “Tess and Claudia have shared so many special memories — there will not be a dry eye on the dancefloor with the special montage spanning over 20 years.
“It will be a heightened evening and incredibly emotional for the cast and crew as they mark the end of an era.
“There will be a few other surprises planned for Tess and Claudia’s farewell moment, but it will also be a celebration of everything they’ve accomplished on the show.”
The pair made the surprising announcement of their departure from the flagship entertainment program in October,
However, they both confessed on Tuesday’s episode of It Takes Two that they’ve hardly had any time to process the fact that their time on the show is concluding.
“I genuinely haven’t had time to think about it because we’ve been so focused on this series [and] so absorbed in such a vibrant series that all my attention is on that, so I think it’s going to be a shock on the 20th,” Tess said, adding, “I might get emotional.”
The Christmas Day special will be the last time viewers see Tess and Claudia, but that will be filmed next week ahead of their final studio show.
Tess, 56, has been at the helm since Strictly began 21 years ago, with Claudia, 53, joining in 2014.
Claudia’s appearance on It Takes Two comes just hours after she received a
She was recognized in the King’s Birthday Honours alongside Tess and received her medal from King Charles at an official ceremony.
The women made a secret pact last year that this would be their final series of StrictlyCredit: PA
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Tess and Claudia's final instructions for the show?
They have been instructed not to cry during their final show, focusing instead on celebrating the winners.
When is their last episode airing?
Their final episode will air on Saturday, December 20, followed by a Christmas Day special.
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