Strictly’s FINAL curtain call: Tess & Claudia return one last time in tear-soaked Christmas Special that fans ‘aren’t ready for’
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First look at Strictly Christmas Special as Tess Daly & Claudia Winkleman appear for final time & celebs hit dance floor
Fans have also been given their first glimpse at the group routines
THE first look at Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s final ever appearance on Strictly has been revealed.
The presenting duo left fans devastated in October when they revealed they would be leaving Strictly at the end of the 2025 series.
Strictly fans have been given the first look at Tess and Claudia in their final ever showCredit: BBC
The Strictly Christmas Special was pre-recorded earlier this monthCredit: BBC
The group number looks a glamorous affairCredit: BBC
Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke seem in high spiritsCredit: BBC
Tess, 56, and Claudia, 53, were full of emotion during Saturday’s live final – which was the last ever day on the show.
But viewers will get to see them one more time on the festive special which was pre-recorded earlier this month, ready to air on Christmas Day as is tradition.
In the BBC snap released this evening, Tess and Claudia can be seen posing together next to a Christmas tree.
Tess opted to wear a white suit with flared trousers and silver shimmering detail down the jacket.
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly leave Strictly wrap party after tearful goodbye
Meanwhile Claudia opted for a cream long-sleeved dress and sky high heels.
The celebrities taking part in this year’s Christmas Special are Scarlett Moffatt, Brian McFadden, Babatunde Aléshé, Melanie Blatt, Jodie Ounsley and Nicholas Bailey.
In an early Christmas treat, fans have been given a glimpse of the group routine, which include the celebs, their pro partners and the judges.
The dance is set at a bar, with the women dressed in beautiful gold sparkling gowns while the men are dashing in an array of tuxedos.
Head judge Shirley Ballas is seen laughing alongside Anton Du Beke as they sit together, while Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood share a toast opposite.
Craig is also seen wheeling a drinks trolley onto the dance floor as the group perform.
In another number, the cast are in black and red outfits, before they end up linking arms in a line across the dance floor.
Meanwhile, last night’s final saw Lioness Karen Carney crowned the winner alongside her pro partner Carlos Gu.
Karen beat Amber Davies and George Clarke to the Glitterball Trophy, making her the first footballer to win in the show’s 21 year history.
Craig and Mosti share a toastCredit: BBC
The judges end up as part of the routineCredit: BBC
In another sequence, the group are all in red and black outfitsCredit: BBC
The festive special certainly looks like it’s going to deliverCredit: BBC
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special airs Christmas Day at 5.30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
