Strictly's Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman shut down rumours they 'hated each other'

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have been co-hosting Strictly Come Dancing together for more than a decade, but have now decided to leave the show View 3 Images Claudia and Tess are leaving Strictly (Image: ClaudiaWinkle Instagram)

When Claudia Winkleman first teamed up with Tess Daly to present Strictly Come Dancing , viewers were dubious about their on-screen chemistry, particularly as many still missed the iconic Bruce Forsyth, who had stepped down from hosting duties in 2010. ‌

Speculation emerged that Tess felt intimidated by Claudia's dynamic presence, fearing it might eclipse the programme. ‌

At the time, journalist Jane Graham observed what appeared to be friction between the pair, suggesting their body language revealed the "great hate" simmering beneath the sur