Why Celebrity Traitors hosting gig has “doubled down” on the importance of Claudia Winkleman

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Claudia Winkleman is a hugely popular and consistently working figure in British television. Between hosting shows like The Traitors, The Piano, and Strictly Come Dancing, she’s become a familiar and beloved face – and it’s easy to see why.

Claudia Winkleman was already well-known from her time on Strictly Come Dancing, but she’s become a national favorite as the host of The Traitors, especially the celebrity version. The first episode of the celebrity series was the biggest unscripted show in the UK since 2022.

It wasn’t a shock to many when Tess Winkleman said she was leaving Strictly Come Dancing at the year’s end. She’s reportedly very busy with a new celebrity talk show and her work on the popular show, The Traitors.

He explained that Claudia resigned because she’s in high demand, given the show’s impressive viewership – one in four people nationwide are watching. He believes she wants to move away from a long-standing, outdated format and take advantage of current trends, allowing her to explore new opportunities.

There’s talk that the presenter is about to get her own chat show on the BBC, produced by the same team behind The Graham Norton Show. If this happens, she’s sure to become a huge star.

I’m hearing from sources that the BBC is planning a really lavish, top-of-the-line show, and apparently, they think Claudia Winkleman is absolutely perfect for the job. It sounds like they’re going all out!

She hasn’t officially decided yet, but she’s familiar with hosting talk shows – she recently stepped in for Graham Norton on his program.

So, could this be the next move for the star?

According to Borkowski, those of us who create content – whether we’re publicists, agents, or social media managers – are fueling conversation through speculation about what will happen next.

This kind of statement is similar to a politician floating a controversial idea to gauge public reaction – a ‘let’s try this and see how it goes’ approach. It’s meant for the public, but also for the television executives who will watch how people respond, both through on-screen feedback and on social media.

The Celebrity Traitors concludes on Thursday 6th November at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.

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2025-11-05 20:38