Get to know Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman 💃✨ Plus, discover a unique opportunity to enjoy a 5* weekend break dancing alongside the BBC One Strictly professionals.
With her iconic fringe, quick wit, and infectious laughter, Claudia Winkleman has become one of Britain’s best-loved TV personalities. As co-host of BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing, she’s the perfect partner-in-crime to Tess Daly – balancing Tess’s elegance with her own quirky humour and down-to-earth charm.
Claudia joined the Strictly family in 2004, initially presenting the behind-the-scenes show Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. Her offbeat interviews, hilarious one-liners and genuine warmth made her a hit with both celebs and pros alike.
In 2014, she stepped up to the main stage, co-hosting Strictly Come Dancing alongside Tess Daly following Sir Bruce Forsyth’s retirement. The duo’s chemistry and friendship are a huge part of what makes Strictly sparkle every weekend.
Claudia Winkleman latest news – Between Strictly Come Dancing, The Traitors, and Radio 2, Claudia remains one of the busiest presenters in British TV. Her cult hit The Traitors returned in 2025 for its third gripping series, with Claudia once again stealing the show (and the memes).
Learn all about Claudia Winkleman’s amazing career, relationships, awards, facts, age, height, and read her latest news, announcements and tours below
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Claudia Winkleman Facts – Height, Age, Relationships, Awards, Tours
Claudia Winkleman is a British TV presenter best known for her role as co-presenter on BBC One Strictly Come Dancing
How old is Claudia?
54 years old (born 15 January 1972)
What is Claudia‘s height?
Claudia stands at 1.65m tall
Where is Claudia from?
Claudia was born in the Westminster district of London
Is Claudia single?
Of course not. She’s married to her husband Kris Thykier (Since 2000). Kris is a film producer with credits on several mainstream releases.
What are Claudia‘s greatest achievements?
Claudia has scooped multiple awards, including:
- BAFTA Nominee for Best Entertainment Performance
- RTS Award Winner for Best Presenter
- British Comedy Award for Best Female TV Comic
In 2023, she also made her West End debut hosting An Evening with Claudia Winkleman, where her dry humour and behind-the-scenes Strictly stories sold out venues nationwide.
When did Claudia join Strictly?
Claudia joined Strictly in 2014 after Sir Bruce Forsyth left the show. She joined forces with Tess Daly and they have been presenting together ever since.
Has Claudia‘s ever had a wardrobe malfunction on Strictly?
A while back in 2015 Claudia suffered a malfunction with a black sheer dress that revealed a little more than it should. On the same evening she accidentally tore a hole in the gown with her killer heels just as the winner was announced!
Find out more about Claudia Winkleman’s profile on her official BBC Strictly Come Dancing profile page.
BBC Strictly Come Dancing
Find out more information about the BBC TV programme Strictly Come Dancing
by checking out the BBC Strictly Come Dancing website
www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing
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Claudia Winkleman’s Tour Dates & Appearences
Find out all about Claudia Winkleman’s Tour Dates & Appearences
www.instagram.com/claudiawinkle/
Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancers
Learn more about all your favourite Strictly Pro’s here
– Aljaz Skorjanec
– Alexis Warr
– Amy Dowden MBE
– Carlos Gu
– Dianne Buswell
– Giovanni Pernice
– Gorka Marquez
– Johannes Radebe
– Jowita Przystal
– Julian Caillon
– Kai Widdrington
– Karen Hauer
– Katya Jones
– Lauren Oakley
– Luba Mushtuk
– Michelle Tsiakkas
– Nadiya Bychkova
– Nancy Xu
– Neil Jones
– Nikita Kuzmin
– Vito Coppola
– Oti Mabuse
Meet the Strictly Come Dancing Presenters
Learn more about Strictly presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman
Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Judges
Learn more about all the Strictly Judges here;
– Anton du Beke
– Shirley Ballas
– Motsi Mabuse
– Craig Revel Horwood
