EXCLUSIVE: Strictly professional praises Tess Daly however suggests a male co-host change Claudia Winkleman, hinting at a serious shakeup within the present’s presenting line-up

Certainly one of Strictly Come Dancing’s former high skilled dancers has revealed he would like to see a male host return alongside Tess Daly as an alternative of Claudia Winkelman.

Calling for a possible shakeup within the present’s presenting line-up, Vincent Simone has shared his opinions on the 2025 collection.

Talking solely to Day by day Star in collaboration with Paddy Energy, Vincent revealed his verdict on the BBC hosts.

Vincent shared: “I’m not simply saying this as a result of they’re the hosts, however Tess Daly is essentially the most superb girl. I’ve identified her for years and he or she’s at all times heat, skilled, and sort. She at all times says whats up and treats everybody with respect, and he or she appears extra lovely yearly.”

Earlier than including: “Claudia Winkleman is such a personality, she’s humorous, quirky, fully distinctive. The 2 of them collectively are sensible.”

However then prompt a shake-up may benefit the present, by saying: “If I may change one factor, I’d like to see a male co-host alongside Tess once more, like the times with Bruce Forsyth, however Tess and Claudia are implausible collectively.”

The Strictly professional, who has labored carefully with numerous celebrities over time, additionally shared his admiration for the present itself.

“The entire present is simply unbelievable yearly. The manufacturing, the costumes, the consequences, the digicam work, the judges, all the things is world-class. It’s nonetheless the very best present on TV as a result of it has a lot selection and spectacle. Each week I’m simply entertained, watching what every couple comes up with and the way they elevate their recreation.”

Vincent had beforehand labored on Strictly from 2006 to 2012 and was partnered with celebrities akin to Louisa Lytton, Rachel Stevens, Natalie Cassidy, Felicity Kendal, and Dani Harmer.

Followers could be shocked to listen to him converse so extremely of the backstage environment too. Requested if he’d ever had less-than-pleasant experiences with fellow celebrities, he mentioned: “Actually, no. Everybody had their very own character, however I obtained on with each single superstar I labored with.

“That’s the magic of Strictly, you actually do change into a household. You’re all nervous, all working in the direction of the identical aim. We didn’t spend a great deal of time collectively throughout the week, we’d meet on Fridays for rehearsal and carry out on Saturdays – however backstage it’s all help and camaraderie. Everybody’s in the identical boat, and that makes the entire expertise very particular.”

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