- Long-serving Strictly Come Dancing hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly are preparing for their emotional departure from the BBC competition.
- Their final appearance will be during the Christmas special on 25 December, marking the end of their co-hosting tenure since 2014.
- Speaking on the sister show, It Takes Two, both presenters admitted the reality of their imminent exit had not yet fully sunk in.
- Tess Daly stated she expects to be emotional on the 20th, having been fully absorbed by the current series.
- Claudia Winkleman added that while they will be emotional afterwards, the focus during the finale will remain on the winners.
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