**Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman Bid Farewell to Strictly** Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have announced their departure from BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, confirming that the current series will be their last. The beloved presenting duo shared the news in a heartfelt video posted on Daly's Instagram account. In their joint statement, they expressed their gratitude, saying, "We have loved working as a duo and hosting Strictly has been an absolute dream. We were always going to leave together and now feels like the right time." They continued, "We will have the greatest rest of this amazing series and we just want to say an enormous thank you to the BBC and to every single person who works on the show. They’re the most brilliant team and we’ll miss them every day." Daly, who has been with the show since its inception in 2004, reflected on her time, stating, "After 21 unforgettable years, the time has come to say goodbye to Strictly Come Dancing. It's hard to put it into words what this show has meant to me." She described the programme as feeling like a third child and a second family, adding, "I knew then it was something special, but I could never have imagined the magic it would bring." Winkleman, who joined the main show in 2014 after co-hosting the results show, shared her own sentiments. "It’s very difficult to put into words exactly what Strictly has meant to me. It’s been the greatest relationship of my career," she said. She reminisced about her experiences, including a humorous moment with former judge Len Goodman, and praised the entire production team. "Strictly is a magical, glittery, fake tanned train and it’s been a privilege to be a tiny part of it," Winkleman added. Both presenters expressed their emotional connection to the show, stating they would miss saying the iconic phrase "keep dancing" but would continue to say it to each other in a more casual setting. As they prepare to conclude their journey on the show, they look forward to the future and the new hosts who will take over. Winkleman concluded, "I know the new hosts will be magnificent, I look forward to watching them take Strictly to new heights." The final series with Daly and Winkleman is set to be a memorable one, as they leave behind a legacy of joy and celebration that has resonated with audiences for nearly two decades.