Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have addressed their futures on the BBC show (Image: Getty)
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman made a ‘pact’ to end their time on as the pair answered rumours surrounding their future on the show.
Speaking to Closer magazine, a source claimed that the presenting duo had made an ‘exit pact’, saying: ” and are in it together. But both of them have said this could be their last year, and if one goes the other will follow. They’ve made a pact on that.”
While rumours about their future was sure to get fans wondering about the direction of the show going forward, in an interview with the TV Times earlier this week the pair seem to have added some clarity, as Claudia said what the next 20 years could hold for Strictly:
Claudia was asked what she expects the next 20 years will hold for Strictly (Image: Getty)
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The presenter said: “More dancing, more brilliant lines from the judges, and quite a lot of heel leads. And, yes, I still don’t know what that means!”
Meanwhile, Tess added: “Here’s hoping for another 20 years of uplifting warmth, sparkle and joy!”
While the dance show celebrated it’s 20th year on our screens, Tess took a nostalgic look back over the last two decades as she picked out one iconic moment from the show’s history: “So many routines have been memorable for different reasons. The first that comes to mind is Ed Balls doing Gangnam Style, and I bet Claudia agrees with me.
“We still talk about it to this day, simply because it epitomised the spirit of the show and what it’s all about – basically throwing yourself into it with complete abandon and utter commitment!”
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Making her debut on the show in the very first episode, Tess Daly accompanied the late Sir Bruce Forsyth on our screens until the 11th installment of the show, when he was replaced by Claudia, who has remained in the role ever since.
After the culmination of last week’s final where we saw and Dianne Buswell picking up the top prize, Strictly fans will have one last chance to watch the show when the Christmas special airs on December 25 at 4.55 pm on One.
Claudia and Tess will appear on : 20 Fabulous Years tonight (Saturday, December 21) on at 7pm. It celebrates two decades of the hit dancing show.