Strictly star says BBC hit 'has to reinvent itself' as Tess and Claudia quit

EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal says it will be hard to replace Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who have announced they are leaving View 3 Images Balvinder Sopal says Strictly will have to "reinvent itself" when Tess and Claudia leave the show (Image: BBC)

Balvinder Sopal says Strictly has been overcome with ‘sadness’ after Tess Daley and Claudia Winkleman announced they were quitting . ‌

The EastEnders actress believes the show will be forced to reinvent itself following their shock departure . But predicted BBC bosses would struggle to replace the power duo. ‌

Soap star Balvinder, 46. said: "People are sad to lose them and their iconic presence. It is the end of an era. They are old school Strictly , you know, they connect the ti