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Inside Claudia Winkleman’s rise through the Strictly ranks – and why it took her 10 years to land her main presenting role

TV star Claudia Winkleman has been gracing our screens for more than three decades and was first welcomed into the Strictly family in 2004.

While Claudia has been known for many other presenting roles over the years, from Liquid News, The Traitors and The Piano, she has remained a favourite on the BBC One hit dancing show. “I have loved Strictly since the second it appeared on our screens and I am honoured and thrilled to now be part of the Saturday night team,” Claudia said. “Working alongside Tess is always fantastic and I can’t wait to spend the weekends with her, our amazing dancers and the greatest judging panel on the planet.

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