{"id":158173,"date":"2025-11-02T03:47:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T03:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/158173\/"},"modified":"2025-11-02T03:47:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T03:47:24","slug":"give-her-the-job-strictly-fans-praise-la-voix-as-she-takes-over-tess-dalys-hosting-duties-on-the-hit-bbc-show-after-cheekily-pleading-for-claudia-winklemans-role-live-on-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/158173\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Give her the job!’: Strictly fans praise La Voix as she takes over Tess Daly’s hosting duties on the hit BBC show – after cheekily pleading for Claudia Winkleman’s role live on air"},"content":{"rendered":"

Strictly<\/a> Come Dancing fans hailed La Voix<\/a> as she took over Tess Daly<\/a>‘s hosting duties during the show’s spooktacular Halloween<\/a> Week.<\/p>\n

During Saturday evening’s instalment of the hit BBC show, the singer, 45, took centre stage as she temporarily stepped into Tess’s shoes to introduce herself and her next dance – a paso doble to Symphony No. 5 by Ludwig van Beethoven.<\/p>\n

Dressed as the Queen of Hearts, La Voix told viewers: ‘So far this series, our next star has been a boxer, a bird lady, and Cher<\/a>, quite the variety.<\/p>\n

‘Tonight, she’s taking on the Queen of Hearts for an Alice In Wonderland inspired Paso Doble, It’s La Voix!’<\/p>\n

Turning to Tess, who was grinning from ear to ear, she asked: ‘How did I do?’\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tess replied: ‘Nailed it!’ prompting La Voix to give a cheeky wink to the camera as the audience erupted in applause.<\/p>\n

\"Strictly <\/p>\n

Strictly Come Dancing fans hailed La Voix as she took over Tess Daly’s hosting duties during the show’s spooktacular Halloween Week<\/p>\n

\"During <\/p>\n

During Saturday evening’s instalment, the singer, 45, took centre stage as she temporarily stepped into Tess’s shoes to introduce herself and her next dance – a paso doble to Symphony No. 5 by Ludwig van Beethoven (L-R Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly)<\/p>\n

Following her hilarious takeover, fans flocked to X (formerly Twitter) to praise the performer, with many calling for her to become one of the show’s new presenters.\u00a0<\/p>\n

One fan wrote: ‘La Voix seriously needs to become one of the new presenters.’; ‘I wouldn’t actually mind if La Voix replaced Tess I think she’s brilliant!’\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘LA VOIX DOING HER OWN THING I LOVE ITTT GIVE MY GIRL THE JOB.’; ‘I’m sold. Give La Voix Tessa’s spot!’\u00a0<\/p>\n

It comes after\u00a0La Voix caught Claudia Winkleman off guard when she made a public plea to take her job during last Saturday night’s episode<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Claudia, 53, and Tess, 56, shocked fans last week as they announced they were stepping down from presenting the dance competition.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The iconic duo made history as the BBC’s first female presenting duo, but revealed that the current series will be their last, after making a pact to walk away together.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But just hours after the shock news, speculation over who would replace them went into overdrive, with a slew of big names having their hats thrown into the ring for the prized TV job.<\/p>\n

And Drag Race UK star La Voix made sure she was at the front of the queue on, as she took the opportunity to beg Claudia for her job, live on air.<\/p>\n

\"Dressed <\/p>\n

Dressed as the Queen of Hearts, La Voix told viewers: ‘So far this series, our next star has been a boxer, a bird lady, and Cher, quite the variety’<\/p>\n

\"She <\/p>\n

She continued: ‘Tonight, she’s taking on the Queen of Hearts for an Alice In Wonderland inspired Paso Doble, It’s La Voix!’<\/p>\n

\"Turning <\/p>\n

Turning to Tess, who was grinning from ear to ear, she asked: ‘How did I do?’<\/p>\n

\"Tess <\/p>\n

Tess replied: ‘Nailed it!’ prompting La Voix to give a cheeky wink to the camera as the audience erupted in applause<\/p>\n

\"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"Following <\/p>\n

Following her hilarious takeover, fans flocked to X (formerly Twitter) to praise the performer, with many calling for her to become one of the show’s new presenters<\/p>\n

She closed out the show with partner Alja\u017e Skorjanec, transforming into Cher to perform a Salsa to the icon’s hit Strong Enough.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And waiting in the Clauditorium ahead of her performance, she was quick to ask the host a favour, while the cameras were rolling.<\/p>\n

As Claudia teased her upcoming dance as Cher for Icons Week, La Voix cut in: ‘Claudia, while I\u2019ve got you, do you know the address when you send your CV to the BBC?<\/p>\n

‘Just in case any new jobs are coming up. I’m just asking for a friend.’<\/p>\n

A laughing Claudia grabbed La Voix’s hand and led her over to the centre of the shot to take a turn, saying: ‘Give it a go babe, let’s do it now.’<\/p>\n

And showing off her quick wit, La Voix hilariously just uttered a single word: ‘Tess’ to hand over the main studio, causing the entire room to burst into laughter.<\/p>\n

As a giggling Claudia wrapped the performer in a hug, an equally amused Tess praised: ‘Perfect’.<\/p>\n

While viewers at home were similarly left in stitches by the moment and took to social media to declare La Voix would be ‘the perfect replacement’ and a ‘national treasure in the making.’<\/p>\n

\"It <\/p>\n

It comes after La Voix caught Claudia Winkleman off guard when she made a public plea to take her job during last Saturday night’s episode\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"It <\/p>\n

It comes after the co-hosts said they would be leaving the show together in a joint statement shared to Instagram last week, and their last appearance together will be on the Strictly Christmas Special\u00a0<\/p>\n

They gushed: ‘La Voix has the personality & humour to be one of the new Strictly presenters!’; ‘La Voix is pure entertainment. Everything she does\/says is gold.’\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Love to see La Voix with the job’; ‘Impeccable timing. Her and Alan Carr. Total campery for glitzy Saturday night evening telly old school’.<\/p>\n

‘She has the sarcastic wit of Bruce Forsyth, love it, make a great replacement for Claudia’; ‘La Voix is already coming for Claudia\u2019s & Tess\u2019s jobs.’<\/p>\n

‘La Voix stealing the entire show with one single word omfg forget the glitter ball, give her the job’; Absolutely!! It\u2019s a yes from me!! La Voix is a national treasure in the making!’<\/p>\n

‘LA VOIX NAILS HER CV LIVE ON STRICTLY COME DANCING – COMEDY GOLD’; ‘La Voix is one of the most naturally funny people I’ve ever seen, that moment in the Clauditorium was everything!’<\/p>\n

‘I think she would do Claudia\u2019s role well, she\u2019s very witty.’; ‘Actually cannot cope with La Voix’; ‘La Voix\u2019s already trying to take Claudia\u2019s job’.<\/p>\n

‘La Voix is the perfect Claudia replacement’; ‘Actually, La Voix would be a great host’; ‘This was my favourite moment of the night. La Voix\u2019s timing is impeccable.’<\/p>\n

‘la voix taking over the clauditorium could save us all’; ‘LA VOIX ASKING IF THERE WERE ANY JOBS COMING UP IM SORRY THATS CLASS’.<\/p>\n

Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturday at 6:25pm and is followed by Sundays results show at 7:15pm on BBC<\/a> One and iPlayer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

STRICTLY LINEUP 2025<\/a> Harry Aikines-Aryeetey \"\" <\/p>\n

Age: 36<\/p>\n

Profession: Olympic Sprinter and Gladiator<\/p>\n

Harry says: ‘I’ll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor. Let’s hope I’m as quick picking up the routines as I am on the track.’<\/p>\n

Alex Kingston \"\" <\/p>\n

Age: 62<\/p>\n

Profession: Doctor Who actress<\/p>\n

The actress teases: ‘My hips don’t lie.’<\/p>\n

Balvinder Sopal\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

Age: 46<\/p>\n

Profession: EastEnders actress<\/p>\n

Balvinder says: ‘I\u2019m far too excited to put into words how I feel but I\u2019m incredibly excited at the prospect of dancing across the ballroom.’<\/p>\n

La Voix\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

Age: 45<\/p>\n

Profession: Drag performer\u00a0<\/p>\n

She says:\u00a0‘Strictly is a national institution and I can’t wait to get started. All that’s left to say is: good luck to my partner! Here’s hoping they can help me go from La Voix into La Danse.’\u00a0<\/p>\n

Thomas Skinner\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

Age: 34<\/p>\n

Profession: Reality star and entrepreneur\u00a0<\/p>\n

He says:\u00a0‘Bring on the sequins, sambas and most importantly, the BOSH to the ballroom!’\u00a0<\/p>\n

Vicky Pattison \"\" <\/p>\n

Age: 37<\/p>\n

Profession: Reality TV star<\/p>\n

She says: ‘I’m absolutely buzzing to be part of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up… but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t terrified.’\u00a0<\/p>\n

Karen Carney\u00a0\u00a0 \"\" <\/p>\n

Age: 38<\/p>\n

Profession: Football pundit<\/p>\n

She says: ‘I\u2019m such a huge fan of the show and I can\u2019t believe I\u2019m finally getting the chance to take part.’\u00a0<\/p>\n

George Clark<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

Age: 25\u00a0<\/p>\n

Profession: YouTuber\u00a0<\/p>\n

He says:\u00a0 ‘Never thought I\u2019d say this\u2026 but I\u2019m doing Strictly! Honestly, I\u2019ve got no idea what I\u2019m doing but I\u2019m excited to get stuck in \u2026 and potentially fall over a fair bit.’<\/p>\n

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink \"\" <\/p>\n

Age: 53<\/p>\n

Profession: Former Chelsea and Netherlands striker and ex-England coach.<\/p>\n

He says: ‘Swapping the pitch for the ballroom is certainly not something I\u2019ve done before but I\u2019m looking forward to tackling a fun challenge! Bring on a new type of footwork, with hopefully no own goals.’<\/p>\n

Ellie Goldstein\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

Age: 23<\/p>\n

Profession: Model, influencer and disability ambassador\u00a0<\/p>\n

She says:\u00a0‘It\u2019s a show I\u2019ve loved watching for so long, and the chance to now be part of it feels like a dream’.<\/p>\n

Chris Robshaw<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

Age: 39<\/p>\n

Profession: Rugby player<\/p>\n

He says:\u00a0‘This is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets! I\u2019m hoping to take my dad-dancing to a whole new level, and my mum can\u2019t wait to drag me along to her Zumba class’.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Stefan Dennis \"\" <\/p>\n

Age: 66<\/p>\n

Profession: Actor<\/p>\n

He says: ‘Looking forward to the sparkle and reaching for the sky.’<\/p>\n

Ross King\u00a0 \"\" <\/p>\n

Age: 63<\/p>\n

Profession: Showbiz correspondent<\/p>\n

He says: ‘I can\u2019t wait to learn from the best, meet my fellow contestants, and, most importantly\u2026 try not to step on too many toes!’<\/p>\n

\u00a0Lewis Cope \"\" <\/p>\n

Age: 30<\/p>\n

Profession: Actor<\/p>\n

He says: ‘I’m so excited to be swapping the Dales for the dance floor and joining this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.’<\/p>\n

Amber Davies\u00a0 \"\" <\/p>\n

\u00a0Age: 28<\/p>\n

\u00a0Profession: West End star<\/p>\n

\u00a0She says: ‘This has been the craziest 24 hours of my life. I\u2019ve watched Strictly with my family since I was younger and to now be part of the show is a dream come true.’<\/p>\n

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