'The best friend you'd love to have' - How Claudia Winkleman conquered TV
She's taken The Traitors to new heights - but what's next comes with risk, too.
www.bbc.co.ukHere’s the latest I can share about Claudia Winkleman:
- She was awarded an MBE in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours for services to broadcasting and attended the investiture at Windsor Castle.[1]
- In late 2025 she and Tess Daly announced they would be stepping down from Strictly Come Dancing after the current series, with their final appearance slated for the Christmas special, signaling a major shift in their TV careers.[2][4]
- Reports in 2026 suggest she’s expanding into new front-facing roles, including talks about a dedicated chat show and continuing high-profile appearances, while remaining a prominent UK television figure.[3][4]
If you’d like, I can pull more details on any of these items (dates, show titles, or potential replacements) or summarize recent public statements from Claudia or BBC/production teams.