There are not many jobs that start with a sidekick role on a new show about ballroom dancing and end 20 years later with the nation sobbing into their turkey leftovers as you say your final goodbye. But Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman – who will appear on Strictly Come Dancing for the very last time on Christmas Day – have made Saturday night television their own,

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing were in tears as they realised the Christmas special would be the last time Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman would be seen presenting together

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will make their last-ever appearance on Strictly Come Dancing on Christmas Day, more than a decade after they began presenting the show together. The pair will oversee the Strictly Christmas Special, which airs on BBC One at 17:30 and will see six couples battle it out under the glitterball.

TESS Daly’s daughter Phoebe has paid tribute to the star and shared a glimpse behind the scenes of an emotional Strictly final. The BBC anchor, who completed her last series as host, appeared

SOZZLED Strictly stars sang Three Lions (Football’s Coming Home) for winner Karen Carney at the show’s wrap party. Departing co-host Tess Daly, 56, led a raucous rendition after the former

A big name from the BBC and an ex Strictly Come Dancing star is said to be in line to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

Tess put together a heartfelt goodbye to thank fans and everyone involved in the show, leaving followers in tears.

James Jordan backs Vernon Kay to take over Strictly role from wife Tess Daly - The professional dancer also tipped Zoe Ball and Bradley Walsh.