The Piano's Claudia Winkleman shares tearful family update as she admits 'that's enough for me'
Television host Claudia Winkleman has provided an insight into her thought process when presenting television shows.
Claudia, 53, who co-hosts The Piano alongside Mika and Jon Batiste, has been speaking about she keeps her emotions in check during filming.
She explained that the reason is because it is her job to support and empower people rather than get caught up in the moment.
She told the Radio Times Magazine that after one episode of The Piano, she was told by her father it was some of the best work she had ever done.
On the importance of being emotionally stable whilst filming, Claudia said: 'Because when somebody's telling you their story and the power of it is overwhelming, my job is to give them some strength and safety.'
Claudia added: 'After my dad watched last year's final, he phoned me up in tears and he said, 'That's by far the best thing you have ever done'. And that's enough for me, because I can never watching anything I've done back.'
Claudia's career has been in the spotlight in different ways in recent days after fellow presenter Vernon Kay played a clip of one of her first television appearances on his BBC Radio 2 show in which she gave dating advice.
Remarking on the Claudia's early television appearances, Vernon said: 'It's time to dive into the BBC Archive for our midweek trip into the vault. We're taking our second visit to the '90s in recent days.
'Back in 1996, Claudia Winkleman wasn't known as 'Claudia from Strictly', or 'Claudia from the Traitors', or 'National Treasure Claudia Winkleman'. No, no, no, no! For one of her first TV appearances, we saw a whole different side to our Claud.
'Long before Morning Live was around, we had Good Morning with Anne and Nick on BBC One with Claudia introduced as a 'Chat up expert'. This is genius.'
Claudia is now one of the country's most treasured presenters having taken the reigns for Strictly Come Dancing alongside Tess Daly and become presenter of The Traitors.
It was with The Traitors that Claudia found renewed adoration among the public, but admitted she worries about her career coming to an end, reported the Mirror.
She said: I cannot believe my luck. I always panic because [I'm] freelance. I read out loud on tele and somebody suddenly might turn around and go, 'We are done with her'.
'And, that's OK, they can, and I give them full permission and I get it, I'd be like, 'byesy bye, night night, thank you, I've had a lovely run'.'
The final of season three of The Piano airs tonight (May 25) at 9pm on Channel 4.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Daily Mirror
Strictly fix row as Dani Dyer bragged about being a 'qualified dancer' before joining this year's line-up
The Love Island star will compete for the coveted glitterball in the upcoming BBC series Dani Dyer once boasted she would put 'qualified dancer" under the list of qualifications on her CV - as she gets ready to waltz on to the upcoming series of Strictly. The Love Island star, 29, who is the early favourite to win the show, laid bare her experience on the dance floor, admitting she started training aged just two. It's set to call into question whether she has an unfair advantage over her fellow novice celebrities. Last year trained dancer Tasha Ghouri faced a backlash for her training, with some fans branding her inclusion a 'fix'. It comes as three more celebrities were named for this year's series, including model Ellie Goldstein. Writing in her 2019 book, Dani shared how she went to theatre school at weekends from two to 14 and it was there her talent for dancing emerged. 'It was called O'Farrell's Stage School and I was a really good little dancer,' she said. "I'm not a bad singer but it was the dance stuff I loved more - jazz, tap, ballet, modern. I'd get home and prance around the house.' Elsewhere in the book she writes up a mock CV and under qualifications states: 'Qualified dancer and pretty good at singing (especially Dua Lipa or Ariana Grande at the top of her voice while cleaning the kitchen).' Last year Strictly found itself caught up in a fix row after it signed Love Island's Tasha, 27, who had dance training. Actress Sarah Hadland and JLS' JB Gill were also accused of having a head start thanks to their experience. None of them went on to win the show, instead it was won by the first blind contestant Chris McCausland. Elsewhere in her book she said that she shared her dreams of one day appearing on the BBC show. She gushed: "If Strictly Come Dancing want to give me a call I'd also be happy to be whisked around the dance floor." Dani added at the time that "the only thing I'd be worried about would be the curse" as she was with Love Island co-star Jack Fincham at the time. She also revealed she will have an ally on this year's show as she bonded with judge Shirley Ballas on a trek for Comic Relief. She said she was "just the most graceful, lovely person". Dani's performing career got off to a tough start, she opens up in her bestselling book What Would Dani Do? My Guide to Living Your Best Life. Aged nine, she auditioned to be one of the dancers in the stage adaptation of Billy Elliot - and was rejected. But it was thanks to her dad Danny, 48, who has starred in films The Human Traffic and Football Factory as well as EastEnders and Rivals, who gave her her first break. "It was so nerve-wracking and when I didn't get the part I was beside myself,' she wrote. 'I cried all the way home. Mum bought me chunky chips and barbecue sauce to cheer me up, and I ate them with a plastic fork out of the container. "Neither she nor my dad wanted me going for auditions for a few years after that. Dad clearly saw something in me though, because a few years later he asked me to play a part in a film he was doing called Vendetta. "It was a bit random and out of the blue because I was at college (I studied musical theatre for a year but then dropped out) and he rang me up the day before filming to say that the actress who had been due to play the part had pulled out – she was meant to do a scene where she's dragged out of a car, but she'd found out she was pregnant so now didn't want to do it. "So, Dad said it was mine if I wanted it. 'Babe, I don't know if you fancy it but I've got this little role at the beginning of my film Vendetta?' Obviously, I did!' Dani then went on to win Love Island in 2018 with Jack Fincham. They split six months later. In May Dani married West Ham footballer Jarrod Bowen, 28, in a lavish ceremony. The pair have twins Summer and Sky, two. Dani has son Santiago, four, from a previous relationship. Dani is the 4/1 favourite to lift the Glitterball Trophy of the nine celebrities to be announced. YouTuber George Clarke is the second-favourite at 6/1. Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: ' Dani Dyer is the current pick of this year's Strictly pack, but with contestants still to be announced, we could soon see someone waltz past her to the head of the betting.'
Wales Online
2 hours ago
- Wales Online
Strictly Come Dancing pro showered in support after sweet relationship update ‘Feels like home'
Strictly Come Dancing pro showered in support after sweet relationship update 'Feels like home' Professional dancer Julian Caillon has travelled from Australia to join the Strictly Come Dancing line-up New Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Julian Caillon has been showered in support from fans after sharing a sweet relationship update. The former Dancing With The Stars pro is joining the likes of Amy Dowden, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez and Dianne Buswell on the beloved BBC competition this year. The 29-year-old from Sydney, Australia, has been added to the line-up alongside fellow newcomer Alexis Warr, after Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima were axed amid an investigation into Strictly in recent years. Ahead of his debut, Julian said it was 'a dream come true', adding: 'I've watched it for years, especially cheering on all the amazing dancers I know and work with who've been part of it.' Julian Caillon and Alexis Warr are joining the line-up (Image: BBC/PA) Strictly Come Dancing pro flooded with support as she pulls out of rehearsals READ MORE: The choreographer and exercise physiologist has been keeping fans updated after moving to London from across the world in July in vlogs on social media. Article continues below In his most recent update, Julian shared the news that his fiancée Sofia, to whom he proposed in December last year, has finally joined him. He said: 'I'm three weeks into life in London and this week it started to feel more like home.' Julian has been updating followers with his life in London (Image: Julian Caillon Instagram) As he shared clips of the pros training together, the dancer revealed they'd recorded their first routine and his new career move had finally 'hit' him. He then documented moments with Sofia, saying: 'My fiancée also arrived from Australia and as soon as she arrived I just felt calmer and London started feeling more like home. 'It just goes to show that home can be anywhere in the world as long as you have your person with you.' Julian's fiancée Sofia has arrived to be with him (Image: Instagram) He captioned the vlog: 'Better late than never. Another big and incredible week. Recorded my first routine with this amazing cast, and it was really the moment it hit that this is happening! 'I've got my @sofiaoa_ back and now everything feels a little more like home. 'Glad we could carry on the Gold Coast ritual of getting dropped every Sunday. Let's see what the next episode will bring.' Strictly pro Jowita Pryzstal was among Julian's followers sharing their support, while one fan said: 'Sooo happy your enjoying the UK life. I'm honestly so excited to see your talent on the dancefloor very soon.' Julian was showered in support after sharing the sweet relationship update (Image: Julian Caillon Instagram) Another said: 'So glad you're enjoying life in the UK! We cannot wait to see you on Strictly in a few weeks.' Last month, Julian shared a sweet tribute to his partner of three years, marking their anniversary and resharing their engagement. "Love you so much and can't wait to have you back with me. Happy Anniversary @sofiaaa_,' he said. "3 years down an eternity to go." Article continues below Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer in September.
Scottish Sun
2 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Neighbours legend sends Strictly fans wild with huge hint he's signed up for new series after talks with BBC
This year's line-up includes a groundbreaking first for the BBC show soap dish Neighbours legend sends Strictly fans wild with huge hint he's signed up for new series after talks with BBC Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A NEIGHBOURS legend has sent fans wild after dropping a huge hint he's signed up for Strictly Come Dancing. The Sun previously revealed the actor - who starred in the Aussie soap for more than three decades - was in talks to take to the Strictly dancefloor later this year. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 3 The actor has starred in Neighbours for more than three decades Credit: Amazon 3 Fans are convinced he'll join the line-up for the upcoming series of Strictly Credit: Getty Now Stefan Dennis has addressed the mounting speculation with a telling post on social media. The 66-year-old, known for playing Neighbours lothario Paul Robinson, shared a snap of him watching TV at home and captioned it: 'Nope. Definitely in Oz. 'Don't know what you are talking about?' Fans rushed to comment, with one insisting: 'You are so doing Strictly.' Another said: 'Oh, I always watch Strictly, but now I'm anxiously waiting for the reveals.' And a third added: 'If the rumour is true about Strictly my excitement levels will be off the charts!' Olympian and Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey was the first celebrity confirmed. Harry AKA Nitro's signing for Strictly was shortly followed by the announcement of three more contestants - Love Island star Dani Dyer, Doctor Who actress Alex Kingston and former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink on Monday's episode of The One Show. EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal, who plays the role of Suki Panesar in the hit soap, was then confirmed on Tuesday morning. With YouTuber George Clarke unveiled on Tuesday afternoon on BBC Radio 1. Strictly reveals the next two celebrities joining the 2025 series on The Scott Mills BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show And today it was confirmed that model Ellie Goldstein will also waltz her way onto the show, after The Sun revealed the groundbreaking signing. Essex-born Ellie is the first contestant with Down syndrome to take part in a full Strictly series.
