Tess was caught off guard after she was asked about Strictly return (Image: BBC)

Strictly Come Dancing’s Tess Daly was caught off guard after she was asked a direct question about her departure from the BBC programme.

Tess and co-presenter Claudia Winkleman sadly revealed last month that their time hosting on the BBC hit show is drawing to a close.

The show has been a significant part of their lives, with Tess at the helm for 21 years and ex- It Takes Two host Claudia joining her on the main show 11 years ago.

As the current season gradually comes to an end, speculation is rife about the presenters' next career steps. However, what fans didn't anticipate was a former Strictly star returning to the show with a burning question for Tess about her future plans on live televisi

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