Claudia Winkleman’s departure from “Strictly Come Dancing” after 12 years means she will now have more time to spend Saturday nights with her family. Her daughter, Matilda Thykier, is looking forward to having her mother around more. Matilda, a 19-year-old chemistry student at Bath University, is focused on her studies and recently spent time in Copenhagen during the summer break.
Despite facing challenges, including a Halloween accident in 2014 where Matilda suffered burns from a costume catching fire, Claudia has praised her daughter’s resilience and intelligence. Claudia, a proud mother of two sons as well, has expressed a desire to prioritize family time, which led to her decision to step down from her BBC Radio 2 show last year.
In a joint announcement with her co-star Tess Daly, Claudia shared the news of their departure from “Strictly Come Dancing” after 21 years on the show. The pair expressed gratitude for their time on the show and the joy it has brought them. They highlighted the importance of family and thanked the “Strictly” team for their support over the years.
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