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Drag Queen Cracks Cheeky Joke as Strictly's Tess Daly Receives MBE
16 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Tess Daly, Strictly Come Dancing host, awarded MBE
- La Voix, RuPaul's Drag Race UK star, congratulated Daly
- La Voix joked about Daly receiving a P45 (termination notice) alongside her MBE
On November 16th, 2025, Tess Daly, the beloved host of the popular BBC show Strictly Come Dancing, was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the King's Birthday Honours for her outstanding contributions to the field of broadcasting.
The 56-year-old presenter was recognized for her decades-long career, which has seen her become a household name in the UK. During the ceremony, Daly was congratulated by La Voix, a 45-year-old star from the hit reality show RuPaul's Drag Race UK. However, La Voix couldn't resist adding a playful jab, quipping, "P45 and MBE in one month," in reference to the termination notice that Daly and her co-host Claudia Winkleman had recently received from Strictly Come Dancing.
Despite the cheeky remark, La Voix expressed genuine pride and admiration for Daly's achievement, highlighting the presenter's impressive career and the well-deserved honor she had received.
