Table of Contents
- Congratulations from Vernon Kay
- Reason for Their Exit
- Viewership Decline
- Host History
- Tribute to the Duo
Vernon Kay, TESS Daly’s husband, has extended his congratulations to her and Claudia Winkleman following their announcement that they will be leaving Strictly Come Dancing.
The co-hosts will depart at the conclusion of this series after an impressive 21-year run.
Vernon Kay expressed his thoughts on wife Tess Daly’s departure from StrictlyCredit: Instagram/@tessdaly
He honored Tess, who has been the host of the show for 21 yearsCredit: Instagram
Vernon wrote on Instagram: “Congratulations Tess and Claudia. What a remarkable journey at the helm of Strictly.”
He also shared a fan’s illustration of Claudia and Tess, captioning it: “What a wonderful duo they have been.”
The duo has not provided a specific reason for their decision, which follows a series of controversies involving the show's professional dancers.
Last month, the launch show attracted 5.6 million viewers, a decrease from 7.1 million the previous year. This is significantly lower than the historic peak of 12.2 million viewers recorded during the final in 2011.
Meanwhile, the show remains one of Britain's most-watched programs.
Tess has been hosting Strictly since its inception 21 years ago, with Claudia joining her in 2014 after replacing the iconic .
Claudia, who joined the Strictly team in 2004 and became co-host in 2014, referred to the show as “the greatest relationship of my career.”
Claudia and Tess have been celebrated as a ‘fantastic duo’Credit: Instagram
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman leaving Strictly Come Dancing?
The pair has not publicly disclosed specific reasons for their exit from the show, but it follows a series of controversies surrounding its professional dancers.
How long have Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman hosted Strictly Come Dancing?
Tess Daly has been the host since the show began 21 years ago, and Claudia Winkleman joined her as co-host in 2014.
What was the viewership of the latest launch show?
The latest launch show attracted 5.6 million viewers, which is a decline from 7.1 million viewers last year.
