Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly comforted a star during an emotional backstage moment

A Strictly Come Dancing star has detailed their "breakdown" as Tess Daly stepped in to comfort them.

The 56-year-old has been at the helm of the BBC show since 2004, initially presenting alongside Sir Bruce Forsyth before teaming up with Claudia Winkleman from 2014.

Viewers were stunned in October when Tess and Claudia revealed they would be departing the programme after the current series concludes.

Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, who became the sixth famous face to leave Strictly this year, spoke to BBC Breakfast presenters Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt on Thursday (December 11) about the presenting duo's lasting impact, reports Wales Online . Tess Daly and Claudia Wink

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