After surprising everyone with her decision to leave the popular show “Strictly Come Dancing,” Claudia Winkleman has now disclosed her upcoming role. Reports suggest that Claudia and her co-host Tess Daly caught the BBC off guard with their departure announcement, but Claudia is already set to embark on a new venture within the network.
The announcement of their exit was made by Claudia and Tess on Thursday morning via Instagram. In a joint video message, they explained that it was time to move on and revealed their mutual agreement to depart together.
Speculation has been rife regarding their reasons for leaving and their future plans. While details remain scarce, it seems that Claudia is in discussions to host her own talk show similar to “The Graham Norton Show,” featuring conversations with top-tier celebrities.
According to Deadline, So Television, the production company behind “The Graham Norton Show,” is in advanced talks with Claudia to host her own chat show, with a potential deal on the horizon. Claudia has previously filled in as host on “The Graham Norton Show” during the absence of the regular presenter earlier this year.
Despite the BBC reportedly being caught off guard by Claudia and Tess’ exit, negotiations for Claudia’s new show are progressing. The proposed show would run concurrently with “The Graham Norton Show,” ensuring they do not overlap in audience or guest selection.
An inside source disclosed to The Sun that Claudia and Tess had kept their departure plans under wraps for weeks, catching everyone by surprise. Both presenters will continue on “Strictly Come Dancing” until the end of the current season, with the Christmas Special set to be filmed before their final episode airs on Christmas Day.
In their departing statement, Claudia and Tess expressed gratitude for their time on the show and extended thanks to the BBC and the entire production team. The Mirror sought comment from the BBC regarding Claudia’s future endeavors.