Strictly hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman put on a dazzling display as they opened Saturday’s live show.
Tess, 54, looked incredible in a glittering black midi dress with a slit which showcased her legs, while Claudia, 51, put on a dazzling display in a black flared velvet jumpsuit.
Claudia took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes snap before the live show.
With a cup of coffee in hand, she captioned the shot: ‘Strictly’ alongside a love heart emoji, while Tess shared her own outfit snap and wrote: ‘Can you believe we’re half way through the competition?’
Both women wore poppies ahead of Remembrance Day next Saturday.
Glittering: Strictly hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman put on a dazzling display as they opened Saturday’s live show
Glamorous: Tess, 54, looked incredible in a glittering black midi dress with a slit which showcased her legs as she posed for an Instagram snap before opening the show
It comes after Claudia revealed the very surprising theme behind her Strictly Come Dancing outfits this series.
The dancing show host, known for her trademark fringe and heavy black eyeliner, chooses a different theme for her style every year.
In the past she has dressed as rock and roll legend Elvis Presley and even as the country of France.
For the first weekend of the 2023 Strictly season, Claudia rocked a sleek black suit with white trimmings,
One fan commented: ‘Looking fabulous. Do you have a theme this year Claudia?’
It turns out that Claudia has themed her entire wardrobe around snooker after one viewer commented that she was dressed like sport player Steve Davis.
Since, Claudia’s stylist Sinead McKeefry has chosen snooker-themed choices, with the 51-year-old donning a series of monochrome numbers.
A source told The Mirror: ‘Claudia thought the quip was very funny and there are so many bright colours on a snooker table – including the green felt – that it seemed like the perfect opportunity to have some fun.’
Strictly 2023: Week Seven Leaderboard
Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola – American Smooth to Ain’t That A Kick In The Head by Robbie Williams – 39 points out of 40
Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin – Jive to Shake Ur Body by Shy FX, T.Power, Di – 36 points out of 40
Annabel Croft and Johannes Radebe – Couple’s Choice to Wings by Birdy – 35 points out of 40
Nigel Harman and Katya Jones – Tango Nothing Breaks Like a Heart by Miley Cyrus – 33 points out of 40
Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell – Argentine Tango to Sail by AWOLNATION -30 points out of 40
Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Lauren Oakley – Couple’s Choice to You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon – 29 points out of 40
Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington – Waltz to Fascination by Nat King Cole – 28 points out of 40
Adam Thomas and Luba Mushtuk – American Rumba to Dancing On My Own by Calum Scott – 27 points out of 40
Angela Scanlon and Carlos Gu – Samba to Ain’t It Funny by Jennifer Lopez – 27 points out of 40
Strutting her stuff: Tess teased a glimpse of her toned stomach in the dress which had cut out slits at the side
Tribute: Both women wore poppies ahead of Remembrance Day next Saturday
Caffeine kick: Claudia, 51, put on a dazzling display in a black flared velvet jumpsuit. The presenter took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes snap before the live show
On the ball: It comes after Claudia revealed the very surprising theme behind her Strictly Come Dancing outfits this series – a snooker theme
Inspiration: After the first episode, one fan said Claudia resembled snooker player Steve Davis (right, in 1987)
On the ball: Since then, Claudia’s stylist Sinead McKeefry has chosen snooker-themed choices, with the 51-year-old donning a series of monochrome numbers
Last year Claudia styled her looks based on Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic – and even had a cardboard cutout of the pop icon in her dressing room.
The year before she dressed ‘only as France’.
Last year she said: ‘We always base my outfits on a theme. It could be a person, it could be a place.
‘One year, I was Andre Agassi and I have done Pam St Clement [Pat Butcher], Slash from Guns N’ Roses, Joan Rivers, Sharon Osbourne, Anita Dobson, Elton John and Mr Darcy from Pride and Prejudice.
‘My favourite, though, was when we dressed the whole series as the arty London restaurant Sexy Fish.’
The TV presenter shares Jake, 19, Matilda, 15, and Arthur, 10, with TV producer husband Kris Thykier, who she married in 2000.
Claudia also hosts mystery series The Traitors and music show The Piano.
Claudia moved from Strictly spin-off It Takes Two to present the main programme with Tess Daly in 2014.
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2023: THE CONTESTANTS’ PROFILES
Angela Rippon
Age: 78
Profession: Journalist
Angela says: ‘Having been a fan of Strictly since day one, and as a former presenter of Come Dancing, this will be quite an adventure for me. A scary one, considering I’m about to be 79. But I’m looking forward to the challenge, and perhaps being able to learn to dance the Argentine Tango.’
Amanda Abbington
Age: 49
Profession: Actress
Amanda says: ‘I’m thrilled to have been asked to do Strictly. I’m actually really shy and self-conscious so this will be a great opportunity for me to overcome those things.’
Layton Williams
Age: 28
Profession: Actor
Layton says: ‘Absolutely buzzing to confirm that I will be taking part in THE most iconic dance competition in the UK! It’s time to bring it to the Ballroom. So excited to learn new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins… ALL the sequins!’
Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Age: 53
Profession: Journalist
Krishnan says: ‘I’m surprised, delighted and slightly confused to find myself taking part in Strictly on the basis of ‘You only live once!’ I can’t wait to start learning to dance, but I am slightly worried about my general decrepitude.’
Eddie Kadi
Age: 40
Profession: Comedian and radio presenter
Eddie says: ‘WOW. Anyone who knows me, understands that music and dance is so important and central to who I am. I’m so unbelievably proud and honoured that Strictly and the BBC have asked me to join the 2023 Team. I promise you, I’m going to give it everything I’ve got. This is going to be a VIBE.
Angela Scanlon
Age: 39
Profession: TV presenter
Angela says: ‘I’m not particularly fit, I’ve no idea how my pelvic floor is going to react to this dancing. I’ve never done any dances apart from drunken jiving at a wedding!’
Zara McDermott
Age: 26
Profession: Documentary maker and former Love Island star
Zara says: ‘I am so excited to be joining the world of Strictly! I grew up watching it every year with my nan and she was the biggest Strictly fan. We would dance around the house and I have such fond memories of that time in my life.’
Adam Thomas
Age: 34
Profession: Actor and presenter
Adam says: ‘I can’t dance to save my life but I’m buzzing to learn and have a good laugh with my pro. Get me on that dance floor…I can’t wait!’
Ellie Leach
Age: 22
Profession: Coronation Street star
Ellie says: ‘It still doesn’t feel real that I’m going to be doing Strictly!! It’s always been a dream of mine so I guess dreams really do come true!!!!’
Bobby Brazier
Age: 20
Profession: EastEnders star and model
Bobby says: ‘I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly line up, I can’t wait to start training like a professional dancer and adding a few moves to my locker. I’m looking forward to performing in-front of everyone.’
Nigel Harman
Age: 49
Profession: Actor
Nigel says: ‘I’m amazed, excited, and terrified to be doing Strictly. As an armchair fan of the show I have watched in awe as people have twirled and gyrated across the screen. And now it’s my turn…..gulp!’
Annabel Croft
Age: 57
Profession: Broadcaster and ex tennis player
Annabel says: ‘I have always loved watching Strictly and can’t quite believe I’m going to be part of this magical show – swapping tennis balls for glitter balls and looking forward to finding some joyfulness in the process.’
