Claudia Winkleman: 'Don't Watch My Awful New Show!'

Claudia Winkleman, known for her role in The Traitors, has playfully advised fans against watching her new BBC chat show, The Claudia Winkleman Show. She candidly described the program as 'awful' and suggested that viewers should 'let's pretend it never happened,' citing a desire to forget its existence.

The inaugural episode featured a notable guest list, including actor Jeff Goldblum, comedian Tom Allen, Jennifer Saunders, and Vanessa Williams. However, audience reception was divided; while Winkleman's interviewing warmth was praised by some, others found the show to be 'boring' and lacking in engaging questions, with one viewer suggesting she stick to hosting Crufts.

In stark contrast to her critique of her own show, Winkleman recently shared her unreserved enthusiasm for hosting Crufts. She described the experience as the 'best day of her life,' even ranking it above her wedding. Winkleman joined Clare Balding on Channel 4, co-hosting live from the event at Birmingham's NEC, where she took on tasks such as interviewing guests and dog owners, and even attempted to handle a dog in a display team, albeit with humorous struggles.