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Tess Daly's First Non-Strictly Hosting Gig in Two Decades
25 Feb
Summary
- Tess Daly co-hosted The One Show with husband Vernon Kay.
- This marked their first joint hosting appearance in almost 20 years.
- Tess and Claudia left Strictly Come Dancing last October.

Tess Daly recently appeared on The One Show, co-hosting alongside her husband, Vernon Kay. This collaboration marked their first time presenting a show together in nearly 20 years, drawing surprise from viewers accustomed to seeing Tess primarily on Strictly Come Dancing. The presenter engaged with guests Jessie Buckley and Maggie Gyllenhaal, discussing their upcoming film.
Tess and her co-host Claudia Winkleman confirmed their departure from Strictly Come Dancing in October. In a joint statement, they expressed their love for the show and the team, stating it felt like the right time to step away together after a dream tenure. Their final episode featured a message from Queen Camilla.
Queen Camilla sent a heartfelt message, read by Craig Revel Horwood, thanking Tess and Claudia for their warmth and the joy they brought to Strictly. Her Majesty praised their partnership as perhaps the greatest in the show's history and encouraged them to "Keeeeeeeep dancing!" The presenters were visibly moved by the Queen's thoughtful words.




