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The festive season is upon us, and with it comes the return of Strictly Come Dancing , complete with a whirlwind of sequins and spray tans.

This year's line-up includes celebrities such as Stefan Dennis, Thomas Skinner, Vicky Pattison and George Clarke strutting their stuff for the show's beloved panel of judges, including Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabusi, and presenting duo Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.

Tess has been a familiar face on our screens since she was just 17. The now 56 year old TV personality kick-started her career as a model after being spotted outside a McDonald's in Manchester while waiting for her sister.

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However, Tess wasn't always known by that name.

In fact, 'Tess' isn't

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