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Strictly Hosts Exit: Stars Unaware Until Social Media Reveal
22 Nov
Summary
- Strictly presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced their departure via social media.
- Many Strictly contestants discovered the news simultaneously on their social feeds.
- An unnamed Strictly star was arrested last month on suspicion of rape.
Strictly Come Dancing stars were taken by surprise when presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced their departure from the hit BBC One show. Many contestants, including YouTuber George Clarke and actor Lewis Cope, learned of the news through social media, describing their shock and the lack of advance notice. Daly and Winkleman cited that it was the 'right time' for them to leave after many years.
The unexpected announcement from the long-serving hosts comes at a turbulent period for the show, which has faced several controversies recently. Adding to the recent headlines, an unnamed contestant was reportedly arrested last month on suspicion of rape. While police confirmed the arrest and subsequent bail, this development is understood to be unconnected to the current series of Strictly.
The departures of Daly and Winkleman mark the end of an era for Strictly, with the pair having been integral to the show's success for over a decade. The way the news broke has highlighted the impact of social media on program announcements and the dissemination of information within cast and crew.
