Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have announced they are stepping down from the BBC show after 21 years View 5 Images Vernon Kay has shown his support for Tess Daly (Image: Tess Daly Instagram)

Vernon Kay has rallied behind his wife Tess Daly following her announcement that she's departing from Strictly Come Dancing . ‌

The presenter has helmed the show since it launched 21 years ago alongside Sir Bruce Forsyth, later teaming up with Claudia Winkleman in 2014. ‌

Both are now calling time on their tenure, taking to Instagram to reveal the unexpected news, describing their Strictly journey as "an absolute dream" whilst acknowledging it "feels like the right time" to bow out. ‌

They penned: "We have loved working as a duo and hosting St

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