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 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Claudia Winkleman
16/07/2026
Claudia Winkleman said she would not return for a second series of her BBC chat show after finding the format uncomfortable. The show had launched earlier in 2026 and featured celebrity interviews in front of a studio audience.
25/12/2025
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman signed off as co-hosts of Strictly Come Dancing after announcing in October that they would step down at the end of the 2025 series. The Christmas special marked the end of their 11-year run presenting the BBC dance competition together.
09/12/2025
Claudia Winkleman was formally made an MBE by King Charles III at Windsor Castle. The honour recognised her services to broadcasting after it had been announced in the 2025 Birthday Honours.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Claudia Winkleman is a highly respected British television presenter, radio host, film critic, columnist, and actress known for hosting Strictly Come Dancing and The Traitors UK. She was awarded a BAFTA for Best Entertainment Performance in 2023 and received an MBE in 2025. She hosted The Claudia Winkleman Show on BBC One in 2026. |
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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 |
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) |
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] |
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