Just weeks after bidding a tearful farewell to Strictly Come Dancing, iconic hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have shared a heartwarming reunion. The duo, who left the BBC juggernaut together in 2025, were all smiles at the launch of Daly's new fashion collaboration.
A Fashionable Reunion Post-Strictly
The pair came together for the launch of Tess Daly's activewear collection with brand NAIA Beach. A photo posted to Claudia Winkleman's Instagram showed the friends beaming at each other, with Claudia holding up a blue vest and matching leggings from the range.
Winkleman, who now stars in the hit BBC series The Traitors, captioned the post with high praise: "Brilliant @tessdaly at the launch of her amazing @naia_beach activewear collection. It's beautiful." Daly reciprocated the affection in the comments, simply writing, "Love you."
Their Emotional Strictly Come Dancing Goodbye
This joyful meet-up comes shortly after the broadcast of their final, highly emotional episode as hosts. Although filmed earlier, their goodbye was aired during the Strictly Christmas special in December 2025, featuring a tearful hug and dance between the two.
In a statement released in October 2025, the pair confirmed their joint departure, calling their time on Strictly an "absolute dream." They promised to "cry when we say the last 'keep dancing'" but vowed to continue saying it to each other off-screen.
True to their word, their final recording on 20 December 2025 was filled with emotion. The episode included several tributes, most notably a heartfelt message from Queen Camilla, read out by judge Craig Revel Horwood.
A Royal Tribute to a Legendary Partnership
The Queen's tribute praised the duo's unique bond, stating: "The warmth, compassion, and sheer happiness you have radiated with and from each other has been at the heart of the show's success... I think I speak for everyone when I say you have been utterly fabulous." She ended the note with the show's iconic phrase, urging them to "keep dancing."
Daly herself addressed viewers directly during the special, saying, "Thank you again for watching us over the years, it has truly meant the world to us." The pair had hosted the show for over two decades, becoming a beloved fixture of British Saturday night television.
Their reunion at the fashion event proves that while their Strictly chapter has closed, their friendship continues to shine brightly beyond the BBC ballroom.
