Claudia and Tess to leave Strictly Come Dancing

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have announced that they are leaving Strictly Come Dancing at the end of the latest series.

The pair have hosted the show for more than a decade, saying that working on the show 'has been an absolute dream'.

They shared the news in a video on Tess' social media, where Tess said: "After 21 wonderfully, joyful years, on Strictly, we have decided that the time is right to step aside and pass on the baton".

Claudia said: "Strictly is a magical, glittery, fake tanned train and it's been a privilege to be a tiny part of it."

Keeeeeep dancing!

Strictly, Claudia and Tess

Tess joined the show in 2004 working alongside Bruce Forsyth until he stepped down in 2014.

Claudia began presenting the Strictly spin-off show, It Takes Two, in 2004 before moving to the main programme alongside Tess in 2015.

Here is what Tess and Claudia said about their decision:

"We have loved working as a duo and hosting Strictly has been an absolute dream.

"We were always going to leave together and now feels like the right time."

"We will have the greatest rest of this amazing series and we just want to say an enormous thank you to the BBC and to every single person who works on the show. They're the most brilliant team and we'll miss them every day.

"We will cry when we say the last "keep dancing" but we will continue to say it to each other. Just possibly in tracksuit bottoms at home while holding some pizza.

Tess & Claud"

Speaking about Tess, Claudia said: "I'm so so lucky I got to stand next to you. You're funny, kind, whip smart and a true friend and I love you."

Strictly judges and dancers react to Tess and Claudia leaving

Speaking about their decision Strictly Judge Oti Mabuse said: "Wow! 😢 how devastating 💔you two have been incredible to work with - thank you so much for all the beautiful memories, for representing female presenters, being iconic, the laughs and years of family you've given all us ❤️. From the beginning you were the highlight of our weekends! Wish you both luck - I will miss you so much!!!"

Strictly pro dancers also shared their feelings online.

Karen Haur said: "I love you both so much. Powerhouse duo."

Michelle Tsiak wrote: '"You two made Strictly what it is and it just won't be the same without you😢 You're both amazing. I'm sooo grateful to have worked with you both and I wish you the best for the future"

Nancy Xu said: "I'm so grateful that came to this show and worked with the most talented in the business! It wouldn't be the same without both of you! Gonna miss you both so very much'"

Former Strictly pro dancer Joanne Clifton said: "Omgggg …. 💔 can't believe it ! But thankyou so much for the memories.. you two are just legends and it was a privilege to be on Strictly with you"

What do you think about the news? Who do you think could step into their glittery shoes to present the show? Let us know in the comments below!