Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have been a part of Strictly Come Dancing for years, with Tess having offered the principle present since its inception in 2004. Claudia began as a bunch on the spin-off present It Takes Two earlier than changing into a foremost host alongside Tess in 2014 when Bruce Forsyth stepped down.

The ladies have been the glue holding the present collectively for the previous decade, with BBC viewers tuning in to see them (in addition to their glittering outfits) as a lot because the celebrities’ dances every week. Nevertheless, the pair introduced to the world in current weeks that this sequence could be their final, inflicting shockwaves via the TV trade. The query on everybody’s lips has been, ‘Who will exchange Tess and Claudia?’

Forward of the ultimate, which airs on December 20, ballroom dancer Katie Murray, 32, who has danced with execs corresponding to Amy Dowden, revealed who she thinks could be excellent at filling Tess and Claudia’s footwear.

In an unique interview with Categorical.co.uk, she mentioned: “By way of who I believe ought to exchange the pair, I really feel a good move could be to make use of somebody who already has hyperlinks to the present and who folks know and love.

“So, the likes of Zoe Ball, who was an enormous hit on It Takes Two, or former Strictly skilled and It Takes Two host Janette Manrara could be superb.

“With all of the scandals happening, they want somebody who is sort of secure and dependable and liked by the Strictly fan base.”

When requested find out how to keep viewership when Tess and Claudia step down from the present and a brand new season begins, Katie mentioned it is key to recruit two hosts who can entice a large viewers of each younger and mature viewers.

“It takes some time to regulate to at least one new presenter, not to mention two, so making the suitable alternative is essential.”

Tess and Claudia’s ultimate look will probably be throughout the Christmas movie star particular, which airs on December 25.

Strictly Come Dancing episodes can be found to look at on BBC iPlayer, and the ultimate airs on Saturday, December 20.