Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman made a giant change when she reached the milestone birthday.

The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman beforehand revealed that taking over the programme was a part of a giant life resolution she made upon turning 50.

The presenter marked her 54th birthday earlier this month, having reached the half-century milestone in 2022 – the identical 12 months the BBC sequence launched. Previous to the present’s debut that 12 months, she disclosed that she had resolved to easily say “sure” to alternatives, with The Traitors apparently being a part of that method, experiences OK!

In a 2022 interview with The Solar, Claudia mentioned her “life altering” selection, explaining: “I turned 50 and thought I would begin saying sure to issues. I imply, it is 50, and we’re solely right here for 2 minutes, so I felt like I wished to work a bit extra and be much less risk-averse.”

She continued: “I adore it, I like being 50. All the things’s falling aside bodily, it’s like my pores and skin is totally manufactured from crepe paper now, who knew? I’ve at all times simply actually preferred taking part in bridge, and a heavy tog cover. And at 50 you are able to do all of that and you do not have to make any excuse.”

Claudia, who shares three youngsters – sons Jake and Arthur and daughter Matilda – with movie producer husband Kris Thykier, mentioned that when The Traitors alternative arose, it appeared the proper second to just accept the function.

She acknowledged: “My eldest left residence for college and I used to be requested to do that present and I simply thought, ‘I simply can’t say no’.”

Her skilled trajectory has continued to thrive since then, with Claudia remaining with Strictly Come Dancing till this 12 months, presenting quiz programme One Query and Channel 4’s expertise present The Piano, while additionally sustaining her radio commitments.

She celebrated her 54th birthday on January 15 this 12 months and posted {a photograph} on Instagram capturing her special occasion alongside TV persona Jools Holland and vocalist Mika, who she labored with on The Piano.

Claudia captioned the shot: “54 right this moment. Celebrating with these legends.”

The broadcaster was flooded with birthday messages from followers and colleagues together with TV persona Stacey Dooley, who left a cake emoji within the feedback, and Strictly Come Dancing skilled Carlos Gu, who wrote: “Happiest of bdays queen!”

Good Morning Britain’s Kate Garraway added: “Completely happy birthday attractive! !” Including a sequence of purple coronary heart emojis beneath Claudia’s submit, her former Strictly co-presenter Tess Daly commented: “Completely happy comfortable comfortable birthday.”

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The Traitors airs on the BBC.