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Winkleman and Daly Confirm 2025 ‘Strictly’ Exit as Claudia Reflects on Two Decades

Winkleman calls the show a gift, signaling confidence in new hosts.

Overview

  • Judge Craig Revel Horwood offered a televised tribute on The One Show, praising the duo’s contributions.
  • Winkleman wrote in her book Quite that Strictly has been “a gift,” telling fans to “be prepared” for her honest reflections.
  • She traced her path from hosting It Takes Two in 2004 to presenting the results show before taking on main co-hosting duties.
  • In her Instagram statement, she called the series the greatest relationship of her career and said it is best to leave before you are fully ready.
  • The pair said they planned to depart together, as Winkleman continues fronting other series such as The Traitors.