Claudia Winkleman is anticipating spending quality time with her family on Saturday nights after her surprising departure from the popular TV show “Strictly Come Dancing” following a 12-year tenure. The renowned TV host has been a fixture on the BBC dance competition for over a decade, filming every Saturday night from September until the Christmas season.
Her daughter, Matilda Thykier, is likely excited to have her famous mother around more as Claudia exits the show after the current series. While speculation swirls about Claudia and her co-star Tess Daly’s future endeavors, it appears Matilda has no intentions of pursuing a career in entertainment.
Claudia and husband Kris Thykier’s 19-year-old daughter is a chemistry student at Bath University, already in her second year of studies. Matilda seems to be enjoying her student life, having spent a fulfilling three months in Copenhagen during the recent summer break.
Praising Matilda’s dedication and intelligence, Claudia has expressed admiration for her daughter’s academic accomplishments. However, Matilda faced a harrowing incident during Halloween in 2014 when she suffered severe burns due to a costume catching fire.
Recounting the traumatic event, Claudia described the distressing moment when Matilda caught on fire, emphasizing the life-changing impact it had on their family. Despite the incident, Matilda has continued to thrive and pursue her studies.
Claudia, also a proud mother to sons Jake, 21, and Arthur, 13, has been eager to prioritize family time. Last year, she stepped down from her BBC Radio 2 show, expressing the desire to be more present at home as her children grow up.
Recently, Claudia and Tess Daly surprised fans by jointly announcing their departure from “Strictly Come Dancing” after 21 years of involvement. The duo thanked the show’s team for their incredible experience and expressed gratitude for being part of the beloved program.
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