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Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly are set to host tonight’s episode of Strictly Come Dancing, after the presenting duo announced their decision to leave the show at the end of this series. The pair broke the news on Thursday as they shared a video statement to Daly’s Instagram feed, describing their time on the show as “an absolute dream”. Bookmakers are already sharing predictions about the contenders who might step into their sparkly shoes, with Radio 2 presenter and former It Takes Two host Zoe Ball named as the 2-1 favourite. Other potential hosts include current It Takes Two presenter Fleur East, former Strictly pro Janette Manrara, past winner Stacey Dooley and presenter Rylan Clark. Daly, 56, has hosted the show for 21 years, while Winkleman, 53, joined as co-presenter on the main show in 2014, having previously hosted It Takes Two for a decade. The pair will continue to host until the final episode of this season, and are also expected to helm the annual Christmas special.
