Last Dance for Tess and Claudia as Strictly Hosts Sign Off

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have signed off as hosts of the popular BBC dance show Strictly Come Dancing after 11 years. The duo, who have become synonymous with the show, took to the dance floor for a final time on the show's Christmas special.

The pair, who have been hosting the show since 2014, have become household names and are widely credited with helping to make the show a global phenomenon. They have won numerous awards for their work on the show, including several BAFTA TV Awards.

Tess Daly, who has been hosting the show since 2004, said in a statement: "It's been an absolute privilege to be a part of this incredible show for so long. I'm going to miss it, but I'm also excited for the next chapter."

Claudia Winkleman, who joined the show in 2014, added: "I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such an amazing team and to have had the chance to meet so many incredible people. It's been a wild ride, but I'm ready for the next adventure."

The show's producers have announced that they will be holding auditions for new hosts in the new year.

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