Two Strictly stars canceled plans to pay tribute to the pair onscreen the day Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced their exit from the show the same week.
Strictly stars Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood scrapped plans to dress up as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman during Icons Week ahead of the presenting duo’s shock exit announcement. With the judges dressing as various icons for the themed week, Anton and Craig originally planned to dress as Tess and Claudia – but ultimately decided to appear as David Bowie and John Lennon instead.
This was the first show Tess and Claudia presented since announcing via Instagram on Thursday (23 October) that they would be stepping down at the end of this series. They will be leaving on Christmas Day, though the show will be filmed well before that day.
According to The Mirror, Tess and Claudia’s exit announcement last week had no bearing, despite the fact that Craig and Anton’s outfits had been changed. Everyone found the idea amusing, but Bowie and Lennon was the choice, according to a source, and the costumes of all four judges were locked in place prior to the exit announcement.
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The costume was canceled when Tess and Claudia decided to leave the show, according to a TV insider who was a reporter for The Sun. Everyone is extremely sensitive to their choice, and even bosses may have a sense of humor, they told the publication.
The presenters’ plans to leave were not made known until they made their announcement in front of everyone, according to The Sun. The pair shared a video on Instagram that read, “We have loved working as a duo, and hosting Strictly has been a dream. We had planned to leave together before, but now it seems appropriate to do so.
The exit was still discussed on the show despite rumors that the show was concerned about offending viewers. Tess and Claudia addressed the issue on Saturday (October 25), which was broadcast live.
Claudia thanked you for your lovely messages. “This incredible show will continue for eight more weeks and have a Strictly champion to be the best.” We’re looking forward to spending the series with you for the long run.
Contestant La Voix joked about the announcement with Claudia about it on the air. While I’ve got you, Claudia, do you know the address when you send your CV to the BBC? just in case any new positions are opening. She simply stated, “I’m looking for a friend.” The Drag Race star then read off the autocue, saying, “Tess,” after Laudia invited La Voix to give the presenting gig her best chance.
Speaking about the exit, a TV source told the Mirror: “The feeling is Tess and Claudia wanted to go out at the top and whilst the show is still huge and shortly after they received MBEs. Announcing it mid series also gives them a bit of a swan-song and doesn’t take the spotlight away from the winner.
With The Traitors and other TV shows abounding, Claudia is at her peak of her career. Teess enjoys spending more time with her family and friends after being the show’s host for more than 20 years.
They considered it was the right time to stop because the recent scandals surrounding the show have also had a slight impact on the ratings and there may be more.
Source: Mirror
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