Tess Daly fights back tears as she addresses Strictly Come Dancing exit with Claudia Winkleman

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26 Oct 2025 • 6:14 PM MYT
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Tess Daly fought back tears as she addressed her decision to leave Strictly Come Dancing, alongside her co-host Claudia Winkleman, at the end of this series.

The presenting duo broke the news of their exit from the show on Thursday (23 October), with a video statement on social media.

 ”Claude and I announced this week that this will be our last series of Strictly Come Dancing,” Daly said, as she fought back tears during Saturday’s show (25 October).

“We want to thank you for your beautiful messages,” she added.