Table of Contents
- Tess Daly's Emotional Farewell
- Departure Announcement
- Live Finale Highlights
- Behind the Scenes
- Crew's Emotional Reaction
Tess Daly has expressed that she has ‘cried and hugged more times than I can count’ as she said a heartfelt goodbye to the Strictly crew before her final live show.
In October, the 56-year-old presenter revealed that she would be leaving Strictly after 21 incredible years at the end of the current series.
Tess Daly has shared that she has already been in tears ahead of her final Strictly show
Tess shared a behind-the-scenes video from her final rehearsals
The star received a large signed card from the Strictly crew
Tess is departing alongside her co-host, who has been a part of the main show since 2014.
In anticipation of the live final tonight, where Amber Davies, George Clarke, and Karen Carney will compete for the Glitterball Trophy, Tess shared an emotional video on her Instagram page.
She captioned it: “Not even live yet and I’ve cried and hugged more times than I can count.”
“It’s nearly the final time; good luck to our couples tonight, we’re cheering for you! Let’s go out with a bang (and perhaps a few more tears).”
In the video, Tess was seen in a red velvet suit as she walked through Elstree Studios.
Accompanied by the song "You’ve Got The Love," Tess could be heard speaking at various moments.
She told one colleague: “When I read that last link, the one that Claud and I read together… that’s going to get me.”
She was then seen on the dance floor with Claudia, 53, holding a microphone and addressing the gathered crew: “And sharing this with all of you, I truly love every one of you.”
As she became emotional, she continued: “Because I feel like we’ve shared parts of our lives... our children and everything we’ve experienced together… So thank you for that.”
The crew was seen applauding both women as Claudia shed a tear, before the two were shown looking at their individual farewell cards filled with messages.
They also received beautiful flowers and warm hugs from everyone.
Tess was visibly emotional as she delivered a speech to the Strictly crew on the dance floor
Tess and Claudia are both leaving after tonight’s live show
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Tess Daly leaving Strictly?
Tess Daly is leaving Strictly after 21 years as a presenter, as announced in October, with her departure coinciding with the end of the current series.
Who are the finalists competing for the Glitterball Trophy?
The finalists competing for the Glitterball Trophy are Amber Davies, George Clarke, and Karen Carney.
What did Tess share on her Instagram about her final show?
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