Home Entertainment Strictly’s Tess Daly, 55, and Claudia Winkleman, 52, haven’t aged a day as they pose stunningly in the 20th anniversary snaps, 10 years after they first presented the show together.

Strictly’s Tess Daly, 55, and Claudia Winkleman, 52, haven’t aged a day as they pose stunningly in the 20th anniversary snaps, 10 years after they first presented the show together.

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Strictly's Tess Daly, 55, and Claudia Winkleman, 52, looked like they hadn't aged a day as they posed stunningly in 20th anniversary photos, 10 years after they first presented the show together.
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It’s been 10 years since Claudia Winkleman joined Tess Daly as co-host of Strictly Come Dancing.

But you’d hardly know it from the pair posing for promotional photos for the upcoming 20th anniversary series.

The duo don’t look to have aged a day as they smiled for the photographs. Ten years later, Claudia, 52, is still sporting her signature fringe and dark eyeliner.

This time she wore a white trouser suit with a black blouse, while Tess, 55, opted for a £375 gold dress designed by Nadine Merabi 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 presenting the BBC Two spin-off show, It Takes Two.

Strictly’s Tess Daly, 55, and Claudia Winkleman, 52, looked like they hadn’t aged a day as they posed stunningly in 20th anniversary photos, 10 years after they first presented the show together.

Claudia wore a white pantsuit with a black blouse, while Tess, 55, opted for a sparkly gold dress for the occasion.

It's been 10 years since Claudia joined Tess as co-presenter of the BBC show in 2014 (pictured)

Claudia wore a white pantsuit with a black blouse, while Tess, 55, opted for a sparkly gold dress for the occasion.

After impressing BBC bosses, Claudia was promoted to host the Sunday results show alongside Tess, before becoming the main co-presenter in 2014 following the departure of Sir Bruce.

With two decades on the show under her belt, Tess now has a keen eye for dancing talent.

She said: “I feel like I might be able to identify the winner as soon as the launch show as it’s evident they have the complete package.”

Asked what it takes to be crowned champion and lift the Glitterball trophy, he said: ‘I think it takes something special and not just talent to capture the imagination of viewers and become the winner of a series.

‘Not only do you have to have learned the dance skills necessary to showcase your talent, but you also have to have won our hearts.’

Tess said that when the show started, she wasn’t sure whether British audiences would tune in.

She said: ‘I have to pinch myself when I realise it’s been 20 years since I started working on this brilliant TV show that I was lucky enough to be chosen to be a part of.

“None of us knew at the time whether it would work, and none of us could have foreseen its stratospheric success.”

The presenter looked radiant as she sparkled in the gold gown ahead of Saturday's launch show.

The presenter looked radiant as she sparkled in the gold gown ahead of Saturday’s launch show.

Meanwhile, Claudia cut an elegant figure in a white suit with matching white heels.

Meanwhile, Claudia cut an elegant figure in a white suit with matching white heels.

After impressing BBC bosses, Claudia was promoted to presenter of the Sunday results show alongside Tess, before becoming main co-presenter in 2014 following the departure of Sir Bruce (pictured, 2014).

After impressing BBC bosses, Claudia was promoted to presenter of the Sunday results show alongside Tess, before becoming main co-presenter in 2014 following the departure of Sir Bruce (pictured, 2014).

The duo don't seem to have aged a day since their first show together 10 years ago.

The duo don’t seem to have aged a day since their first show together 10 years ago.

There had been doubts about the return of the BBC's flagship programme after it faced a series of complaints about mistreatment on the show, leading to the departures of professionals Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima.

There had been doubts over the return of the iconic BBC show after it faced a series of complaints about mistreatment on the programme, 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 return for this year's series.

Amy Dowden was absent from last year’s series after undergoing chemotherapy treatment following her breast cancer diagnosis, but will return for this year’s series.

There had been doubts about the return of the BBC’s flagship programme after it faced a series of complaints about mistreatment on the show, which led to the departures of professionals Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima.

The new series premieres on 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 pros will open the show with a big group number, before officially welcoming 34-year-old Amy Dowden 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: “I feel like it’s my first year all over again. Everyone laughs at me because I smile constantly. I would like to dedicate this dance to my pink sisters who have supported me over the past year and to all those currently facing cancer.”

STRICTLY 2024 LINEUP

Chris McCausland

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Age: 46

Profession: Comedian

Chris says: “If anyone is thinking, ‘How the hell is he going to do that?’ rest assured, I’m thinking exactly the same thing.”

Dr. Punam Krishan

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Age: unknown

Profession: Family doctor and announcer

Punam says: ‘I’ve watched Strictly every year and it feels even more special that it’s the 20th year, I can’t believe it’s me who’s going to be on Strictly.’

Willcox Toy Store

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Age: 66

Profession: Singer, actor, presenter

Toyah says: “I’m so excited and I love this show. Being a part of it, the spray tan and the glow. It’s a landmark year for me. I came in as a retiree, went to Glasto and now I’m spray tanning.”

Pete Wicks

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Age: 36

Profession: Reality star

Pete says: “Dancing live in front of the whole country every Saturday? Absolutely terrifying.”

Shayne Neighborhood

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Age: 39

Profession: Actor and singer

Shayne says: ‘I’m no stranger to live television, but dancing Latin and ballroom in front of millions of people is a whole new level.’

Tom Dean

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Age: 24

Profession: Olympic medal-winning swimmer

Tom says: “I can now officially talk about how excited I am to embark on something new, meet brilliant people and start dancing.”

Nick Knowles

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Age: 61

Profession: TV presenter

Nick says, ‘I’m going for it. I’m going to give it 100 percent!’

Montell Douglas

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Age: 38

Profession: Former Olympian for Team GB and current gladiator

Montell says: ‘I hope some of my Gladiator moves come in handy with the Tango or Paso Doble!’

JB Gill

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Age: 37

Profession: Singer

JB says: “A lot of ballroom dance styles are very foreign to me. I didn’t do those dances as a kid. I’m not a professional dancer.”

Wynne Evans

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Age: 52

Profession: Opera singer, presenter

Wynne says: ‘The things that make me nervous are the ones that involve jumping, I don’t really want to do the jive, I get nervous about that.

Tasha Ghouri

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Age: 25

Profession: Model and reality star

Tasha says: ‘I’ve been watching the show since I was little, it’s a Ghouri family favourite so this is totally a dream come true.’

Sarah Hadland

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Age: 53

Profession: Actress

Sarah says: ‘I’m particularly excited to be part of such an iconic show in its 20th year.’

Jamie Borthwick

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Age: 30

Profession: EastEnders star

Jamie says: ‘I had a blast making the Christmas special, so when I was asked to take part, the easiest answer was ‘yes!’

Sam Quek

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Age: 35

Profession: Former Great Britain hockey player and presenter

Sam says: “I’m so relieved that it’s out now. I’ve found it hard to keep a secret! Rumours were spreading and I had to lie. I’m used to dancing on a girls’ night out but I’m going to give it my all.”

Pablo Merson

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Age: 56

Profession: Former footballer

Paul says: ‘I won’t worry until it starts, but when it does start I’ll be nervous. I’ve only danced three times in my life!’

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