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Vernon Kay Rebukes Strictly Replacement Rumours After Daly and Winkleman Announce Exit

He told listeners the guessing is premature, with the pair’s farewell expected on the December 25 Christmas special.

Overview

  • Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have confirmed they will leave Strictly Come Dancing at the end of the current series.
  • Their final joint appearance is reported to be the show’s Christmas special airing on December 25.
  • No replacements have been announced, despite widespread media speculation about potential successors.
  • On BBC Radio 2, Vernon Kay called the guessing game “hilarious,” urged people to stop, and argued producers are focused on the ongoing series and festive episode.
  • He joked that he and Rylan Clark could take over, praised Josie d’Arby as the best presenter he has worked with, and then clarified he meant no slight to others.