Claudia Winkleman revealed that she had a Strictly Come Dancing pact with co-star Tess Daly, but she was close to going back on her word in a candid admission.

Claudia Winkleman is back on our screens with sequins at the ready as we step into Strictly season.However, it isn't just the Glitterball Trophy that's got everyone talking this year, as Claudia's fashion choices have once again become a big topic of discussion among fans.

Claudia Winkleman caused quite a stir with BBC viewers just minutes into her Strictly Come Dancing return for the 2024 series. Alongside regular co-host Tess Daly, Winkleman returned to the ballroom to introduce this year's crop of 15 famous faces hoping to impress the judges.

It’s now been a decade since Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman hosted their first season of Strictly Come Dancing together. First fronting the beloved BBC series in 2014, they were paired up following the departure of Bruce Forsyth, who had been hosting with Tess since the show premiered in 2004.

Strictly Come Dancing is back for its 22nd (!) series, with Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly resuming their glittering hosting duties.The BBC dance show, which returned to our screens on Saturday 14 September,

The presenter was back for the first episode of Strictly Come Dancing - and immediately distracted viewers with her new look

As presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly opened the show for the new series on September 21, attention quickly turned towards Claudia's outfit choice for the evening. Sporting an ample cream dress with voluminous sleeves and a cinched waist,

Claudia Winkleman's outfit has caused a stir amongst Strictly fans as the new 15 couples took to the dance-floor for the first time as the BBC competition officially kicked off on Saturday (September