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It has been 10 years since Claudia Winkleman joined Tess Daly as co-host of Strictly Come Dancing.
But you would hardly tell by looking at the pair as they posed for promo shots for the upcoming 20th anniversary series.
The duo seem to have barely aged a day as they smiled for the pictures. Ten years on Claudia, 52, still has her signature fringe and dark eyeliner on display.
This time she wore a white pants suit with black blouse, while Tess, 55, opted for a sparkling gold dress for the occasion.
The pair have been part of the original Strictly team since its launch in 2004, with Tess presenting the main show alongside Sir Bruce Forsyth and Claudia hosting the BBC Two spinoff programme It Takes Two.
Strictly’s Tess Daly, 55, and Claudia Winkleman, 52, looked as though they hadn’t aged a day as they posed up a storm in 20th anniversary snaps 10 years after first hosting the show together
Claudia wore a white pants suit with black blouse, while Tess, 55, opted for a sparkling gold dress for the occasion
After impressing BBC bosses, Claudia was promoted to hosting the Sunday results show alongside Tess, before becoming the main co-host in 2014 following the departure of Sir Bruce.
With two decades on the show under her belt, Tess has now got an eye for dance talent.
She said: ‘I feel like perhaps I can spot the winner as early as the launch show as it’s clear to see they have the full package’
Asked what it takes to be crowned champion and lift the glitterball trophy, she said: ‘I do think it takes a certain special something and not just talent alone, to capture the viewers imagination and go on to become the winner of a series.
‘Not only have you got to have learned the necessary dance skills to showcase your talent but you also need to have won our hearts.’
Tess said that when she started the show, it was uncertain if the British public would tune in.
She said: ‘I have to pinch myself when I realise it’s been 20 years since starting work on this brilliant TV show I was lucky enough to be chosen to be a part of.
‘None of us knew at the time if it would work, and none of us could’ve foreseen its stratospheric success.’
The presenter looked positively radiant as she sparkled in the gold number ahead of Saturday’s launch show
Meanwhile Claudia cut a chic figure in a white power suit with matching white heels
After impressing BBC bosses, Claudia was promoted to hosting the Sunday results show alongside Tess, before becoming the main co-host in 2014 following the departure of Sir Bruce (pictured 2014)
The duo don’t appear to have aged a day since their first show together 10 years ago
There had been doubts whether the BBC flagship show would return after it faced a number of complaints about mistreatment on the show, which led to the departures of professionals Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima
Amy Dowden was absent from last year’s series after undergoing chemotherapy treatment following her breast cancer diagnosis but will be back for this year’s series
There had been doubts whether the BBC flagship show would return after it faced a number of complaints about mistreatment on the show, which led to the departures of professionals Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima.
The new series launches Saturday on BBC One at 7:20pm, when celebrity contestants, including Nick Knowles, Paul Merson and Toyah Wilcox, will discover which professional dancers they have been paired with.
The professionals are due to open the programme with a big group number, before officially welcoming 34-year-old Amy Dowden back into the fold with a quickstep routine.
The Welsh dancer was absent from last year’s series after undergoing chemotherapy treatment following her breast cancer diagnosis.
Amy said: ‘It feels like it’s my first year again. Everyone’s laughing at me because I am just smiling constantly. I’d like to dedicate this dance to my pink sisters who have supported me through the past year and to all those currently facing cancer.’
STRICTLY LINE-UP 2024
Chris McCausland
Age: 46
Profession: Comedian
Chris says: ‘If anybody out there is thinking – How the hell is he going to do that? – then rest assured that I am thinking exactly the same thing.’
Dr. Punam Krishan
Age: Unknown
Profession: GP and broadcaster
Punam says: ‘I have watched Strictly every year and it feels extra special that it’s the 20th year, I can’t believe I will be the one getting Strictly-fied.’
Toyah Willcox
Age: 66
Profession: Singer, actor, presenter
Toyah says: ‘I’m super excited and love this show. To be a part of it, the spray tan the glitter. Its a landmark year for me I came a pensioner, Glasto and now I get spray tans.’
Pete Wicks
Age: 36
Profession: Reality star
Pete says: ‘Dancing live in front of the nation every Saturday? Absolutely terrifying.’
Shayne Ward
Age: 39
Profession: Actor and singer
Shayne says: ‘I’m no stranger to live TV, but dancing Latin and Ballroom in front of millions is a whole new level.’
Tom Dean
Age: 24
Profession: Olympic medal winning swimmer
Tom says: ‘Now I can officially talk about how excited I am to get stuck into something new, meet some brilliant people and get dancing’
Nick Knowles
Age: 61
Profession: TV presenter
Nick says: ‘I am going to really go for it I will throw myself at it 100 per cent!’
Montell Douglas
Age: 38
Profession: Former Team GB Olympian and current Gladiator
Montell says: ‘Hopefully a few of my Gladiator moves will come in handy with the Tango or Paso Doble!’
JB Gill
Age: 37
Profession: Singer
JB says: ‘A lot of the ballroom styles are very alien to me – I didn’t do those dances growing up. I am not a trained dancer.’
Wynne Evans
Age: 52
Profession: Opera singer, presenter
Wynne says: ‘The stuff I’m nervous about is the ones that involve jumping, I don’t really want to do the jive, I’m nervous about that.
Tasha Ghouri
Age: 25
Profession: Model and reality star
Tasha says: ‘I’ve been watching the show since I was little – it’s a firm Ghouri family favourite – so this is a total dream come true.’
Sarah Hadland
Age: 53
Profession: Actress
Sarah says: ‘I feel particularly excited to be part of such an iconic show in its 20th year.’
Jamie Borthwick
Age: 30
Profession: EastEnders star
Jamie says: ‘I had a ball doing the Christmas special, so when I was asked to join it was the easiest yes!’
Sam Quek
Age: 35
Profession: Former GB hockey player and presenter
Sam says: ‘I am so relieved it is out there now it has been hard to keep a secret! The rumours were spreading and I had to lie! I am used to dancing on a girls night out but I will give it my all’
Paul Merson
Age: 56
Profession: Former footballer
Paul says: ‘I won’t worry about it until it starts but when it does I will be nervous – I have only danced three times in my life!’
