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The sparkling co-hosts of Strictly as it rolls back, and as a source reports, the storms they’ve endured have only strengthened their bond.

It’s been rocked by one scandal after another, but one thing that has remained steady on Strictly Come Dancing is the unbreakable bond between hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. This year, as the BBC One dance show celebrates its 21st anniversary, the duo will be marking their 11th year as co-hosts. And their on-screen chemistry is as strong as ever. “Tess has such a strong bond with Claudia,” a source exclusively tells OK!.

They have great chemistry on the television and are great friends, both of whom are very career-driven. And they always have each other’s back. The fact that they are close friends off-screen helps the pair’s relationship on camera. Tess has frequently referred to Claudia as her “sister” and has frequently mentioned how much she enjoys hosting with her. She and her husband, Kris Thykier, have two children: Jake, 22, Matilda, 19, and Arthur, 14, along with her husband, Kris.

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The mother-of-two said, “It always felt natural and right.” It’s a joy to stand next to someone because it feels like work when you really get on with them. It resembles a continuation of your friendship.

Tess, 56, and Claudia’s partnership blossomed after original co-host, the late Sir Bruce Forsyth, stepped down following the 2013 series. But the pair first met when Claudia, 53, started hosting spin-off show It Takes Two in 2004. “Tess had just had her little girl, Phoebe, and we started talking about our kids straight away,” she said.

After Sir Bruce left, Claudia was promoted to Saturday night co-host, but by then, she was already a regular on Sunday night’s results show. Before we began the main show together, we already had the experience of standing side by side on the Strictly floor, said Tess. “That seemed like a natural progression for us,” he said. It is cozy. Because you genuinely like the person, you can already feel the person’s vibe. That is always helpful.

Strictly has gained notoriety for its off-screen dramas but also for what takes place on stage, most notably the so-called “Strictly curse,” in which contestants frequently fall for their dance partners at the expense of their own relationships. Along the way, Tess and Claudia encountered some unique difficulties.

In October 2014, Claudia was forced to step back from hosting when her daughter Matilda was involved in a freak accident after her Halloween costume caught fire. Matilda, who was eight at the time, was treated for severe burns and Claudia – who described the experience as “life-changing” – understandably took time off.

Temporary co-host Zoe Ball joined Tess during her absence, where she shared daughters Phoebe, 20, and Amber, 16, with her husband, BBC Radio 2 DJ Vernon Kay, until Claudia was able to return to work three weeks later. Tess described her friend’s ordeal as “a hellish time.” Your child being involved in an accident is “every parent’s nightmare.”

In turn, Claudia is said to have been a rock for Tess when Vernon, 51, became embroiled in a sexting scandal with glamour model Rhian Sugden in 2010. “They’ve been through so much over the years and weathered so many scandals,” explains our source. “It’s made them stronger than ever.”

Tess and Claudia have both stated that they do not want their Strictly partnership to end, but that they have a plan in place in case of emergency. In 2019, Claudia revealed that “Tess and I will leave at the same time.” We made a pizza-related pact. When they finish their time with us, we’ll go together.

Explaining their decision, our source says, “They can’t imagine doing Strictly without each other. Tess loves the show and it has made her career. For both of them, it’s like going to work with your best mate, so, dramas aside, it’s a win-win for them.” Claudia’s career has gone from strength to strength and she’ll soon be hosting the celebrity version of her other hit BBC show, The Traitors.

Thankfully, our source claims that Claudia “isn’t looking to give up” Strictly any time soon. She has said, “Tess helps and looks after me.” She is strong, funny, and beautiful. The emotion is mutual for Tess. She said, “I’m lucky to work with someone who truly cares.” “I adore her to pieces. She is my mate, so it’s lovely to spend time with her. This legendary partnership is unquestionably in place.

Larry Lamb, a favorite of Gavin andamp; Stacey, turns 78 next month, but he has no intention of quitting because he fears he’ll “send everyone potty,” despite his slowdown.

Larry Lamb is best known for his roles as Archie Mitchell in EastEnders and dad Mick in the much-loved BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey.

The veteran actor, who has appeared in the likes of Lovejoy, The Bill, A Touch of Frost, Casualty, Taggart, Spooks, and Midsomer Murders over the years, has no intention of slowing down at the moment, even though he might turn 78 in a few weeks on October 1.

For the finale series of Gavin &amp, Stacey, the TV legend, who didn’t begin his professional acting career until he was in his 40s, took to the stage last week to accept the Best Comedy award alongside co-star Alison Steadman and Ruth Jones.

He stated that this would be his last acting career because he wanted to “go out on a high” and spend more time with his family, which included his daughters Vanessa, 56, Eloise, 26, and Eva, 22. He also wants to spend more time with his four children, including TV presenter George Lamb, 45.

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However, Larry revealed in a new interview that he would still work because he didn’t want to “vegetate” and “send everyone potty” and would still do it in another capacity.

Speaking to The Daily Mail with his son George as part of the launch of Ecover’s first plastic-free dishwasher tablets, Larry shared: “I don’t want to just sit there and vegetate.

I’m a working-class bloke who believes that if he’s not busy doing something, that’s why so many working-class men and women just give up, unfortunately.

George, Larry’s son, said, “I think it’d be terrible if you retired.” I would drive everyone as well as myself round the bend, Larry said, “I’d always be looking for something to do.”

After hanging up his acting boots, Larry has since written his first fiction collection, All Wrapped Up, about a movie being shot on a Caribbean island and all the ups and downs that come with it. Unless a role comes up that he can’t turn down, he has since turned to acting.

He’s also beginning to write poetry, and he’ll perform his first poetry performance in Hereford the following week.

He said, “I’m just reflecting on the old age, reflecting on the past, looking toward the future, and writing about it in poems and stories.”

But Larry says he has always been his favorite out of all his roles since he started playing Mick in Gavin &amp, Stacey between 2007 and 2024.

He said, “You become so drawn to these characters that they become your favorite at that time; they are your life’s focal point.” You must give the writers credit, though, for playing a character like Mick, who is beloved by millions of people, at this point in my career, Mick is the closest to my heart.

He continued, “I’ve had a very fortunate career, I’ve accomplished so much that perhaps not so many people know. I’m really proud of it.” I have performed in 12 West End plays, the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, all the major fringe theaters in London, on Broadway, and have had great fortune to have the opportunity to work with other actors in big roles.

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