Claudia Winkleman has replaced Sir Bruce Forsyth on 'Strictly Come Dancing', it has been confirmed.
The British TV presenter said that she loved the dance show since the time it appeared on their screens and she was honoured and excited now to be a part of the Saturday night team, BBC reported.
The 42-year-old journalist asserted that working alongside Tess Daly was always fantastic and she could not wait to spend the weekends with her, their amazing dancers and the greatest judging panel on the planet.
Winkleman continued that Sir Bruce was a living legend and they will all miss him very much.
Speaking about her new presenting partner, Daly said that she was pleased that she will be working with Winkleman.
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