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Popular Strictly Come Dancing and Traitors host Claudia Winkleman has opened up about a health struggle that has left her needing surgery.The 51 year old star revealed in a candid chat with podcaster Elizabeth Day that she was born with chronically poor eyesight - and it affects her daily life. She said: "I was born with -15 sight so I've never really been able to see my face. It's all guesswork." But Claudia, who shares children Jake, 20, Matilda, 17, and Arthur, 12, with husband Kris Thykier, also reckons that she likes life being a bit blurry.

As Claudia Winkleman bids farewell to her BBC Radio 2 show on Saturday, 23 March, she'll be leaving the comfort of the studio for the splendour of her home. For when she isn't busy filming at the huge Ardross Castle in Scotland for The Traitors, or at Elstree Studios for Strictly Come Dancing she is likely to be found at her family's stunning mansion – a Grade-II listed London townhouse tucked away near Marble Arch. Claudia treasures her privacy, yet occasionally offers glimpses into her family abode shared with husband Kris Thykier and their three children.

TV and radio presenter Claudia Winkleman has debuted a brand-new look, giving her iconic hairstyle a stylish update. The beloved host, known for her signature fringe that typically covers most of her eyes, made a statement as she stepped out from her BBC Radio 2 show sporting a notably shorter fringe.

Season two of The Traitors has officially come to a close, and what a dramatic and eventful series it has been. Following the grand finale last night, viewers watched Army Engineer Harry Clark take home the £95,000 cash prize as he was revealed to be a Traitor.

Claudia Winkleman fans have been sharing their shock at seeing the Traitors presenter's pre-fringe look in a throwback TV appearance clip from the BBC. The resurfaced tweet posted in 2021 was a throwback from the BBC Archive account of Claudia appearing as a guest on Good Morning with Anne and Nick in 1996, where host Nick Owen introduced her as a "Chat Up Connoisseur".

Another series of Strictly Come Dancing is nearly finished and it's safe to say this year's show has been filled with incredible performances and unforgettable contestants. Each year Strictly gets bigger and better, and the BBC One show continues to go all out for every themed week, most notably Musicals Week and Movie Week. Halloween is also a big occasion on the show - which runs from September until December - with contestants pulling out their best costumes and spookiest dances in a bid to impress judges Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke.

A look into Claudia Winkleman's urban home in London shows how the presenter relaxes when she's not watching people strut it out on Strictly Come Dancing.

EXCLUSIVE: The Veterans is launching international sales on upcoming UK period comedy Fackham Hall at Toronto and has unveiled first members of the ensemble cast.

A sequel to the British holiday film Your Christmas Or Mine? has been greenlit at Amazon, with stars Asa Butterfield (Sex Education) and Cora Kirk (Prey for the Devil) signed on to return.

EXCLUSIVE: After years of friendship that goes way beyond the two A-listers making it big in Hollywood, Bradley Cooper and Will Arnett are coming on to develop the Searchlight pic Is This Thing On?, with both set to co-star in the film with Cooper also directing. Arnett penned the script with Mark Chappell. The film is still in early development and while Arnett turned in a draft before the Writers strike commenced, Cooper will likely take a crack at script with Arnett and Chappell and won’t be able to till after Strike ends.

Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman made a rare appearance with her husband Kris Thykier on Tuesday, 7 June.The duo were in attendance at the Royal Academy of Arts' Summer Exhibition Preview Party at London's Burlington House. At the event, Claudia stunned as she wore a black velvet blazer with a plain white T-shirt underneath.The 51 year old completed the outfit with a pair of flared trousers and a plain black clutch bag. As for her husband Kris Thykier, 51, he complimented her outfit as he wore a navy blue trouser suit as he supported his wife.

Stanley Tucci, Claudia Winkleman and Sir Grayson Perry were among the famous faces celebrating the 255th Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts. They were joined by a host of stars including singer Charli XCX, actor Russell Tovey and former Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw at the preview of the exhibition held on Tuesday at Burlington House in London. Hollywood actor Tucci wore a cream blazer with dark trousers and tie to event alongside his wife Felicity Blunt, who dressed in white trousers and a blue blazer.

Claudia Winkleman made a rare public appearance with her husband of 22 years, film producer Kris Thykier, as they put on a loved-up display while walking the television BAFTAs red carpet. Claudia, 51, made reference to her recent BBC series The Traitors today, 14 May, as she sported a black blazer with the word "Faithful" printed on the back in white lettering.The Strictly Come Dancing presenter paired this with some black leggings and white heels. She completed her look with some gold bangles and a matching necklace.

EXCLUSIVE: Luther and Hobbs & Shaw star Idris Elba is set to star in, produce and direct action-thriller Infernus, which Millennium Media will also produce and shop at next week’s Cannes market.

Strictly Come Dancing, The Traitors and now The Piano but when TV host Claudia Winkleman isn't donning sparkly dresses and cheering on hopeful contestants, the star loves nothing more than spending quality time with her family. But who are her loved ones? Claudia has been married for 22 years and is a mum-of-three.

Netflix has released the official trailer for Luther: The Fallen Sun, its long-in-the-works Luther stand-alone follow-up movie that returns Idris Elba as John Luther, the complicated detective behind the BBC crime drama that ran for five seasons on the BBC.

Strictly host Claudia ­Winkleman’s love affair with Scotland continues – with the presenter declaring she’d love to get married in Glasgow Central.

Netflix on Wednesday revealed that the title for its long-in-the-works Luther stand-alone movie that returns Idris Elba as the complicated detective behind the BBC crime drama that ran for five seasons on the BBC.

“I’ll leave that image with you.Sorry if you feel nauseous.”Claudia’s admission came before she jokingly said a flirty remark to Dave during last week’s show.The TV star was announcing the upcoming performances to fans when she appeared to suggest she and Dave could join the mile-high club.She said: “Still to come, Kym and Graziano are flying on Strictly Airways.“If only there was a club that Dave Arch and I could join…”However, Claudia is known for having a great sense of humour as she makes viewers laugh every Saturday night during the live show.She is also married to film producer Kris Thykier, who is also 50 years old.It isn't known how long they have been together but they did marry at Marylebone Town Hall in June 2000 so it's been more than two decades.Kris has worked in the entertainment industry for several years and is remembered for his work on films like The Debt, Kick-Ass and Woman in Gold.They share three children together, Jake, 19, Matilda, 16 and Arthur, 11.Claudia rarely talks about her home life, preferring to keep that side of her away from the public eye.But she did previously open up about life in lockdown, joking that she wasn't sure "why or how" she and Kris were still together as she isn't very domesticated.She talked of his heritage having a part to play in why their marriage works as Kris has a Danish father and a Swedish mum.She told The Sun: "Kris is very Danish in his ways.So, it’s not up to me to make dinner, it’s not up to me to make lunch and it’s not up to him to take the kids outside to play catch."In 20 years of marriage, he has not once asked me what’s for dinner."I married a feminist, my mother wouldn’t have let me not."

Strictly Come Dancing star Claudia Winkleman was all hot under the collar as she made a cheeky quip to her BBC co-star Dave Arch.Claudia joked she wanted to join the mile high club with the composer, who also works as Strictly's Musical Director.Introducing Kym Marsh's dance with Graziano Di Prima, Claudia teased viewers: "Still to come, Kym and Graziano are flying on Strictly Airways. If only there was a club that Dave Arch and I could join..."Laughter erupted in the studio behind her as Claudia gave a cheeky grin to the cameras, looking out from under her iconic fringe.She quickly turned to co-host Tess Daly to move the conversation swiftly on – but viewers at home were loving the cheeky interaction.Taking to Twitter, one fan wrote: "Not Claudia hinting about the mile high club with dave arch on prime time TV!"As another echoed: "Claudia being very cheeky there!""Claudia making a joke about joining the mile high club hello????" someone else posted, while a fourth viewer giggled: "The Claudia & Dave Arch love story could easily have its own spinoff show."However, it was all in jest, as Claudia has a very happy life with hubby Kris Thykier, who she married in 2000.And she's no stranger to sharing quips about her incredible sex life.Claudia has previously admitted that she would be a "virgin" without her iconic fringe – and refuses to have sex with her hubby after he drinks water.In a bizarre podcast exchange, Claudia admitted: "I don’t like or believe in water, I won’t have it...

Claudia Winkleman, 50, shared her thoughts on today’s youth becoming obsessed with skincare in an exclusive chat with Express.co.uk. While skincare routines are becoming more and more glamorised to young people on social media, the Strictly Come Dancing star has stressed that it’s not something children need to worry about yet.Claudia recently teamed up with her co-star Tess Daly, 53, to promote Boots No7 Pro Derm Scan.The futuristic new diagnostic service aims to give customers accurate skincare and cosmetic recommendations based on a super close-up scan of their skin.During the interview, Claudia was asked about whether she felt there was more pressure on people to look a certain way in the age of social media. “I definitely don’t feel that,” Claudia began.