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Winkleman Quits Chat Show: 'Too Nervous to Enjoy It'
16 Jul
Summary
- Claudia Winkleman's chat show concluded after one season due to nerves.
- The show aimed to fill the void left by Graham Norton's show.
- Winkleman will continue hosting The Traitors and The Piano.
The chat show hosted by Claudia Winkleman has concluded its run after only one season. Winkleman announced her decision, stating she was "too nervous to enjoy it" and felt it was the right time to step away.
The series was intended to occupy the spring schedule when The Graham Norton Show was off-air, avoiding competition for guests. Both shows share the same production company, So Television.
Despite launching with approximately 1.4 million viewers, the show saw a decline in audience numbers as the season progressed. While featuring high-profile guests like Jeff Goldblum and Lisa Kudrow, Winkleman expressed that the experience was not as enjoyable as anticipated.
She indicated that while she might consider returning to chat shows in the future, she currently cherishes her existing roles. BBC entertainment boss Ed Havard respected her decision, praising the show as an "absolute joy."
Winkleman is set to host the upcoming second season of Celebrity Traitors and also presents The Piano on Channel 4. This marks her first year away from Strictly Come Dancing after hosting it for 15 years.
