Strictly’s Tess Daly stuns in a fitted halterneck dress while Claudia Winkleman dazzles in sequins on BBC show after announcing their shock exit

Strictly Come Dancing’s Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman looked gorgeous as ever when they hosted week seven of the BBC competition on Saturday.

The presenters, who recently confirmed that they would be stepping back from the show after the current series ends, posed for photos backstage.

Tess, who both preferred completely black outfits, dazzled in her halter-neck dress, while Claudia dazzled in sequins.

Tess, 56, paired the beaded number with classic stiletto heels and styled her hair in loose curls.

Meanwhile, Claudia, 53, paired a sparkling blouse with matching trousers and accessorized her look with gold jewellery.

The duo have been presenting the series together since 2014, when they took over as host of The Traitors from Bruce Forsyth, but this year will be their last series.

The presenters, who recently confirmed they would be stepping back from the show after the current series ends, posed for photos backstage.

During the episode, Vicky Pattison was stunned when she came out on top of the leaderboards.

It was a very emotional night for Vicky, who stunned the judges with her ‘flawless’ Tango from The Destiny of Ophelia. Taylor Swift.

The TV star and his professional partner Kai Widdrington were awarded the top prize with 39 points, leaving Anton Du Beke at a loss for words.

‘Your line is the best line I’ve ever seen! It was clean. ‘I’m a little surprised at how good it is!’ he shouted.

When Craig Revel Horwood teased Vicky about her arm placement, even she admitted: ‘But… some of it was perfect.’

Meanwhile, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey took the last place with 26 points by dancing Samba to Gloria Estefan’s Samba with his partner Karen Hauer.

Speculation has already begun as to who will replace them, with names including current Strictly contestant La Voix and It Takes Two’s Zoe Ball.

Tess and Claudia’s surprise split was confirmed on their respective social media platforms last month, with both featuring a video announcing the couple’s decision to step down.

She was stunned when Vicky Pattison topped the leaderboards during the episode

Tess and Claudia’s surprise split was confirmed on their respective social media platforms last month, with both featuring a video of the couple announcing their decision to step down.

Speaking to the camera, Claudia began: ‘There was some noise and we want you to hear it from us.’

Tess chimed in: ‘We’ve got news, after 21 wonderful and joyful years Absolutely, we’ve decided it’s time to step aside and pass the baton.’

‘Very sparkly baton!’ Claudia laughed and turned to her co-star and friend, adding: ‘You’ve been here from the beginning.’

Tess replied, pointing at Claudia: ‘With Bruce, lovely Bruce [Forsyth]and that was over twenty years ago but most of that time was spent with you.

‘Our kids have been a huge part of our lives since they were literally babies in our arms, now they’re adults, and I think we’ve really cherished every second.’

Claudia continued: ‘We’re so lucky to be a part of this amazing show and we’d like to thank the Strictly team because Strictly are the people who make it.’