Claudia actually began her career with the TV series Holiday in the 1990s, before enjoying stints on This Morning and other programmes. However, at this time, there was no hint of Claudia’s iconic hairdo, nor her striking makeup
Claudia Winkleman is one of the country’s best-loved television presenters, having just stepped down from her mammoth run as presenter of Strictly Come Dancing alongside Tess Daly. And of course, she’s the face of BBC juggernaut The Traitors.
These days, the star has become synonymous with her signature black fringe and eyeliner, a look that has cemented her in the minds of television viewers everywhere.
But Claudia actually began her career with the TV series Holiday in the 1990s, before enjoying stints on This Morning and other programmes. However, at this time, there was no hint of Claudia’s iconic hairdo, nor her striking makeup.
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In one picture, a 20-year-old Claudia is seen smiling on set of the BBC travelogue series, and, in another, she is seen holding a giant cheque in a promotional piece for Comic Relief.
It all comes as Claudia is about to take yet another step in her already-glittering television career, as she is about to launch her self-titled chat show for the BBC, taking over the slot from Graham Norton whilst he is away.
On Friday 13th March, audiences will see Claudia interview Wicked star Jeff Goldblum, Absolutely Fabulous actress, Jennifer Saunders, Vanessa Williams, known for her roles in Ugly Betty and Hannah Montana: The Movie, as well as comedian Tom Allen.
Speaking about her new show, she said: “I can’t quite believe it and I’m incredibly grateful to the BBC for this opportunity. I’m obviously going to be awful, that goes without saying, but I’m over the moon they’re letting me try.”
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Graham, 62, has spent years interviewing A-Listers like Jennifer Aniston, Tom Cruise and Adele amongst a whole host of other famous faces on his eponymous BBC series but temporarily gave the reins to Traitors host Claudia in February last year
During an appearance on Lorraine, he explained: “Basically what has happened is, when I finished at the end of February, I used to do April/May series, so I stopped doing that a few years ago. This idea came up that Claudia could do it, but it’s a very standalone show.
“She stood in for me last year and did an amazing job. It was just very Claudia and this is gonna be even more Claudia, it’s her own set, her own everything. She starts in March, towards the end of March. “
The show will be produced by the same company behind Graham’s chat show, So Television. Managing director Graham Stuart said: “Graham Norton has made the Friday night talk show slot a dazzling appointment to view. How can you possibly follow that? By booking a host equally as brilliant. So we have.”
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