‘Unflappable, witty and super smart’: the rise and rise of Claudia Winkleman

Fri, 24 Oct 2025

After announcing her Strictly exit, the presenter is said to be in advanced talks about her own chatshow

The glossy raven-black fringe, heavily kohl-lined eyes and orange tan combine to make Claudia Winkleman’s one of the most distinctive faces on British television.

Add to that her undoubted acumen when it comes to making bold moves and it can be no surprise that Winkleman is said to be in advanced talks for the next step in a broadcasting career that has been as dazzling as the Strictly glitter ball.