TESS Daly choked back tears as she opened Strictly Come Dancing with Claudia Winkleman after they quit the scandal-hit BBC show.
Tess and Claudia announced their plans to step down from hosting Strictly Come Dancing on Thursday.
The two made history as primetime television’s first female presenting duo when they paired up to co-host the show in 2014,
Both had been part of Strictly since 2004, Tess hosting the main show with Bruce Forsyth and Claudia on spin-off It Takes Two.
Tess said: “Tonight, our couples will pay tribute to some of the greatest music legends of all time.
“Just before we get started, Claudia and I announced this week that this will be our last series of Strictly Come Dancing.
“We want to thank you for your beautiful messages.
“We’ve got another eight weeks on this incredible show, and a Strictly champion to crown.
“And we cannot wait to spend the rest of the series with you, with our amazing couples, and of course, with these four, please welcome the judges!”
