Quick Info
| Profession | Television presenter, radio host, film critic, columnist, actress |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 15/01/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | London, England, UK |
Latest News about Claudia Winkleman
The BBC officially confirmed that Claudia Winkleman will host her own prime-time chat show, The Claudia Winkleman Show, launching on BBC One in spring 2026[3][4]. The seven-episode Saturday night program will feature renowned personalities from film, television, and music, supported by a live studio audience, and will air during periods when The Graham Norton Show is not on television[3][6].
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announced their decision to step down as co-hosts of Strictly Come Dancing following the conclusion of the 2025 season, ending Winkleman's 11-year tenure on the BBC One dance competition[2][5]. The pair shared the news via a joint Instagram video, confirming they would not return for the next series.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Claudia Winkleman is a highly respected British television presenter, radio host, film critic, columnist, and keynote speaker known for hosting Strictly Come Dancing and The Traitors UK[1]. She was awarded a BAFTA for Best Entertainment Performance in 2023 and received an MBE in June 2025[1]. In late 2025, she announced her departure from Strictly Come Dancing after 11 years as co-host and was confirmed to host her own BBC One chat show, The Claudia Winkleman Show, launching in spring 2026[2][3][4]. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Schools | City of London School for Girls |
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| University | New Hall, Cambridge (History of Art, graduated 1993) |
| Degree | Art History/History of Art[1] |
Personal Life
| Residence | London, UK |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Children | Three children |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Kris Thykier (married 24/06/2000) |
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Family
| Father | Visited National Gallery and British Museum with father as a child |
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| Children Count | 3 |
Career
| Years Active | 30 years in television and radio |
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| Future Projects | In advanced negotiations for a prime-time chat show produced by So Television (expected to air when The Graham Norton Show is not on)[9] |
Favourites
| Passion Origin | History of Art, ignited by visiting National Gallery and British Museum with father every Saturday |
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Style Quotient
| Description | Unflappable, witty, and super smart |
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| Public Perception | Refined touch, glamorous, high-end production style |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Actress known for Suzie Gold (2004), The Traitors UK (2022), and Annually Retentive (2006)[2][3] | |
| 2. Made MBE in King's Birthday Honours list announced June 2025[6] | |
| 3. BAFTA winner in 2023 for Best Entertainment Performance[6] | |
| 4. Sunday Times bestselling author of 'Quite'[4] | |
| 5. Departed Strictly Come Dancing in October 2025 after 11 years as co-host with Tess Daly[5] |