When Tess started, iPods were new. Social media wasn’t a thing. Contestants used to smoke in the green room. Probably.
She’s hosted through three different Strictly theme songs. Through costume changes. Through a pandemic (thankfully, not literally).
She has seen the show go from a quaint Saturday night treat to a global phenomenon. Millions of people watch her say “It’s a ten from Len!” every autumn.
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Let’s compare her to others. Bruce was there for 11 years. Impressive.
Claudia has been there since 2014. That’s a decade. Respect.
But Tess? Tess has clocked in for 21 series. She’s the only host who’s been on every single season. She’s the North Star of the dance floor.
Strictly honours Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman with 'first of its
