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Tess Daly to dance the Argentine tango in final Strictly appearance

The 56-year-old is taking to the dancefloor for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025

Melanie Blatt says she was out of her comfort zone filming Strictly Christmas special

The former All Saints singer is one of the six celebrities competing in this year’s festival special

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025

Scarlett Moffatt: Strictly Christmas special one of the greatest days of my life

The Gogglebox star trained in ballroom dancing as a child.

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025

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Inside Tess Daly and Vernon Kay's stunning six-bedroom home ahead of her Strictly Come Dancing exit

The longtime Strictly Come Dancing host is preparing to bow out of the ballroom after the Christmas Day special, closing a defining chapter of her BBC career

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025

Star of Strictly Christmas special teases Elf On The Shelf-inspired dance

Six celebrities will battle it out to be crowned Christmas champion.

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025

Who will replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Strictly?

After an emotional final and glowing tributes, attention has turned to who could become the new hosts

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025

Zoe Ball’s dad claims she’s in the running for Strictly Come Dancing role – and reveals when BBC will decide

Paddy McGuinness and Stacey Dooley are also believed to be on the BBC’s shortlist

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

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Strictly Come Dancing’s Karen Carney shares update on Carlos Gu after pro dancer’s emotional outburst

The professional dancer burst into tears and said he had been “self-centred” during Saturday night’s grand final

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

Thomas Skinner disappears from agent’s website after Strictly fix claim

Skinner, who was first contestant to be booted off BBC series this year, believes voting figures were rigged

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

James Jordan backs Vernon Kay to take over Strictly role from wife Tess Daly

The professional dancer also tipped Zoe Ball and Bradley Walsh.

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025

Queen praises Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman during final Strictly live show

The pair announced in October that they would be leaving the BBC dancing competition after over a decade fronting the main show together.

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

Karen Carney: Sharing dancefloor with Strictly finalists was biggest honour

Carney and professional dancer Carlos Gu were crowned the winners of the 23rd series of the BBC dance competition programme on Saturday night.

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025

Karen Carney says Strictly victory ‘means everything’ to her and Carlos Gu

The pair triumphantly lifted the glitterball on Saturday after being crowned the winners of the 23rd series of the BBC One dance programme.

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025

Queen praises Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman during final Strictly live show

The pair announced in October that they would be leaving the BBC dancing competition after over a decade fronting the main show together.

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025

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Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025

Karen Carney and Carlos Gu win Strictly Come Dancing in emotional final

The evening also marked the final time presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman co-hosted the live weekend show together.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025

Karen Carney and Carlos Gu win Strictly crown as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman bow out

Longstanding hosts presented with video tribute and message from queen following final victory for former England footballer and professional dancer

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing: the final – as it happened

Amber Davies, Karen Carney and George Clarke fought it out in the series finale. Co-hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman waved goodbye. But on an emotional night in the ballroom, who waltzed away with the glitterball trophy?

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2025

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman in tearful sign-off from Strictly Come Dancing

The final marked the duo’s last live episode of the show.

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The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing final live: Karen Carney wins the Glitterball as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman bow out

The former England player beat Amber Davies and George Clarke in the grand final

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2025

Thomas Skinner speaks out about Strictly ‘legal claim’ in extraordinary post

Former ‘Apprentice’ star claims ‘Strictly’ execs rigged his voting figures after his casting proved controversial, but the BBC says his accusations are ‘entirely without foundation’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing’s new hosts: who is in the running?

As two beloved presenters stand down, speculation is rife over who may take up the ‘very sparkly baton’

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2025

Tess Daly shares emotional posts as she prepares for Strictly exit tonight

‘My heart is so full,’ wrote the presenter, who has been at the helm of the BBC competition for more than two decades

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2025

Vernon Kay issues emotional statement on Tess Daly’s Strictly exit

Vernon Kay paid tribute to Tess Daly ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing host's final live show on Saturday (20 December).

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2025

TV tonight: Strictly’s fab-u-lous goodbye to Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

A bittersweet night as a winner is announced on the beloved hosts’ last show. Plus: wall-to-wall Madness bangers! Here’s what to watch this evening

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2025

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly to host their final live Strictly show

Their final appearance as a presenting pair on Strictly will be in the pre-recorded Christmas special.

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