The 56-year-old will hit the ballroom floor with Slovenian dancer, Skorjanec, 35, as a Christmas present from the judges during the Strictly Come Dancing festive special. The pre-recorded episode will be the last hosting appearance from Daly and her co-host, Claudia Winkleman, who announced their joint departure in October. Tess Daly and professional dancer Aljaz Skorjanec took to the floor for an Argentine tango (Guy Levy/BBC/PA)Judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke will present Daly with the dance as a gift during the episode. The special will also see Winkleman, 53, open a door to Dave Arch, the composer of the Strictly band, in a parody of Love Actually. The Strictly Christmas special will air on BBC One and iPlayer from 5.30pm on Christmas Day.

Source: The Herald December 24, 2025 08:31 UTC