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Tess and Claudia leaving strictly!

410 replies

TheKeeperofBooks · 23/10/2025 10:24

What!!! Is this true? Who will take over? I'm shocked!

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the80sweregreat · 23/10/2025 15:52

Uncle Bryn and Nessa.
‘ I’m doing what they call strictly ‘
‘ tidy ‘

Jenkibuble · 23/10/2025 15:52

JurassicPark4Eva · 23/10/2025 10:27

Thank god Tess-Wooden-And-Dead-Behind-The-Eyes is going. She's always ruined it for me.

Never been sure what Claudia brings to the party tbh but at least I like her.

And given it's on the BBC News home page, yes it's obviously true.

My mum used to love it but has ditched it since they took over.

She says they try to over shadow the dancers etc.

SHe will be thrilled with the news (dependant on who the replacement is)

CrikeyMajikey · 23/10/2025 15:54

Good, I can start watching it again.

the80sweregreat · 23/10/2025 16:07

I’ll be sad to see Claudia go. I don’t mind Tess, but she is probably fed up now after so long and the hate they get online can’t be easy for any celebrity who are only doing a job.
For two women presenters on a prime time Saturday night slot , they haven’t done too badly.
All those who criticize them probably wouldn’t do much better themselves.
I hope they find some decent replacements or maybe it’s just time to axe it and do something else ?

Wowthatwasabigstep · 23/10/2025 16:28

I watched this once years ago and never felt the need to repeat the experience.

Holly Willoughby has availability, maybe she will switch sides.

Mylittlebobble · 23/10/2025 16:33

Do you think Claudia saw the thread about her wearing a wig, and that was the straw that broke the camel's back? Is this why we can't have nice things? Did we break strictly? 😆

I really like strictly still! My DD is just getting to the age where we watch it together. We cwtch up with a blanket and a buffet, and make 'a thing of it'.

Sad to seem them both go: Claudia for her quick humor; Tess for her glamour.

Out of the names mentioned so far I like Ellie Taylor, Zoe Ball and Rob Brydon. All would bring a warmth and sense of humour. Alan Carr would be A-Maz-ing, but I think he'll be in huge demand after Traitors. He's been hilarious in that.

Cursula · 23/10/2025 16:35

Ant or Dec? They’d be great.

IfNot · 23/10/2025 16:37

the80sweregreat · 23/10/2025 15:52

Uncle Bryn and Nessa.
‘ I’m doing what they call strictly ‘
‘ tidy ‘

OMG this is genius! I’d settle for Rob Brydon and Ruth Jones though.

Boomer55 · 23/10/2025 16:38

There are a lot of theories on the net. 🤐

MoominMai · 23/10/2025 16:47

Will probably be Holly Willoughby.

Mysticmaud · 23/10/2025 16:54

Boomer55 · 23/10/2025 16:38

There are a lot of theories on the net. 🤐

Ooh, what are they?

nicelongbath · 23/10/2025 17:04

Mylittlebobble · 23/10/2025 16:33

Do you think Claudia saw the thread about her wearing a wig, and that was the straw that broke the camel's back? Is this why we can't have nice things? Did we break strictly? 😆

I really like strictly still! My DD is just getting to the age where we watch it together. We cwtch up with a blanket and a buffet, and make 'a thing of it'.

Sad to seem them both go: Claudia for her quick humor; Tess for her glamour.

Out of the names mentioned so far I like Ellie Taylor, Zoe Ball and Rob Brydon. All would bring a warmth and sense of humour. Alan Carr would be A-Maz-ing, but I think he'll be in huge demand after Traitors. He's been hilarious in that.

Edited

I think Zoe Ball could name her price TBH, if she wanted it I am sure they would bite her hand off.

m00rfarm · 23/10/2025 17:04

Alan Carr and Holly for me.

Dancingsquirrels · 23/10/2025 17:08

the80sweregreat · 23/10/2025 15:52

Uncle Bryn and Nessa.
‘ I’m doing what they call strictly ‘
‘ tidy ‘

That made me chuckle

I think the Strictly Brand is tired. Too many Z list celebrities. Too many allegations of bullying and inappropriate behaviour

If BBC had prior notice, they might have lined up new hosts already. I think this has taken them by surprise too

dontcallmelen · 23/10/2025 17:12

Oh lord definitely not Holly she is another clone of Tess.

lifeonmars100 · 23/10/2025 17:30

JoemarIerseyes · 23/10/2025 15:21

You are missing a trick with Traitors, its fab!

When I read about it I think that it would appeal to me, is it too late for me to get into it? Is it on I Player? Guess I should just go and look instead of being lazy and asking you

NewAgeNewMe · 23/10/2025 17:35

Cursula · 23/10/2025 16:35

Ant or Dec? They’d be great.

God no! I turn tv off when they are on.

Livpool · 23/10/2025 17:53

FlappyFish · 23/10/2025 10:47

It’s the first year I’ve not watched it and have zero interest. The dancers are more famous than 80% of the celebs now. It’s completely overdone to how it used to be with props and skits and CGI.

Completely agree!

Garamousalata · 23/10/2025 17:59

MoominMai · 23/10/2025 16:47

Will probably be Holly Willoughby.

God no!

Clawdy · 23/10/2025 18:18

If it's the annoying Alan Carr, won't be watching.

Fallulah · 23/10/2025 18:20

Theremedy · 23/10/2025 11:32

Mel and Sue. That’s all I will accept.

Exactly what I said when I heard the news.

It’s a hastily filmed video message - I think they’ve always been going at the end of this season but the media got wind and wanted to break the story so they decided to control the message themselves.

Vernon has been doing a bit of One Show recently - maybe they’re lining him and Tess up for that or some other chat show type thing. Tess fits the Holly Willoughby mould so she’ll get other work like that.

WeeGeeBored · 23/10/2025 18:21

Ant And Dec.

i don’t usually like them but I think it would be great if they did a swap and Claudia and Tess did I’m a Sleb. It might breathe new life into both shows. I might watch them both then.

WeeGeeBored · 23/10/2025 18:22

Kerry Katona and Katie Price would get my vote.

RedToothBrush · 23/10/2025 18:23

WeeGeeBored · 23/10/2025 18:22

Kerry Katona and Katie Price would get my vote.

😂

Love the wind up suggestion.

NewAgeNewMe · 23/10/2025 18:24

WeeGeeBored · 23/10/2025 18:22

Kerry Katona and Katie Price would get my vote.

And the winner is
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