Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman was simply dazzling on Friday night as she rocked a crystal embellished white trousers suit for the launch show.
And it appears that Claudia, 50, has taken style inspiration from none other than Elvis Presley for this year’s series, with the host recently revealing that she’d fallen in ‘love’ with the Baz Luhrmann directed biopic about the King Of Rock ’n’ Roll.
With Claudia having recently told how she takes how her wardrobe theme for each series is inspired by a certain person or place, it definitely appears that she’s been all shook up by Elvis’ cool style this year.
Style inspiration: Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman was simply dazzling on Friday night as she rocked a crystal embellished white trousers suit for the launch show
Taking to the stage alongside co-star Tess Daly this weekend in the pre-recorded episode, the TV star wowed in the £520 Nadine Merabi blazer and matching trousers.
Claudia even revealed her love for the Jailhouse Rock hitmaker on her Instagram, donning her ensemble as she posed for a snap with a cardboard cutout of the star in her dressing room, with a fetching pair of Elvis curtains seen behind her.
Captioning her post, she penned: ‘Did you absolutely love the Elvis movie? Me too…’
Big fan:Claudia, 50, has taken style inspiration from none other than Elvis Presley for this year’s series, with the host recently revealing that she’d fallen in ‘love’ with the Baz Luhrmann directed biopic about the King Of Rock ’n’ Roll
A bit of all white: With Claudia having recently told how she takes how her wardrobe theme for each series is inspired by a certain person or place, it definitely appears that she’s been all shook up by Elvis’ cool style this year
On Saturday’s live show, the star also wore a pair of white boots which are a similar style to those worn by Elvis.
A source told The Mirror of Claudia’s fashion choices: ‘Claudia loves having fun with fashion and Elvis is such a style icon it seemed a no-brainer to choose him as her inspiration for this series. It helps that he was a fan of sparkle, which suits Strictly.
‘Expect to see Claudia in lots of rhinestones and, of course, a pair of Blue Suede Shoes.’
Meanwhile, earlier this year, the Strictly presenter told how each year she’s bases her looks on certain themes.
Don’t be shy: Claudia even revealed her love for the Jailhouse Rock hitmaker on her Instagram, donning her ensemble as she posed for a snap with a cardboard cutout of the star in her dressing room
Appreciation: Captioning her post, she penned: ‘Did you absolutely love the Elvis movie? Me too…’
Speaking on her Behind The Fringe UK tour, she explained: ‘At Strictly, I have never told anybody this, we always base my outfits on a different theme. It could be a person, it could be a place.
‘One year I was Andre Agassi when I had long bits in my hair and we put turf in my dressing room.
‘I have done Pam St Clement, Slash from Guns n Roses, I had a Joan Rivers moment, Sharon Osbourne, Anita Dobson, Rob Kardashian, Elton John, Mr. Darcy from ‘Pride and Prejudice’.’
Fabulous: Taking to the stage alongside co-star Tess Daly this weekend in the pre-recorded episode, the TV star wowed in the £520 Nadine Merabi blazer and matching trousers
Strictly’s 20th series returned with a bang on Saturday as the 15 celebrities taking to the floor for their first competitive dances, with Will Mellor and Hamza Yassin topping the leaderboard.
During the show, Claudia was left hot under the collar during Friday’s launch show, joking she was ‘pregnant’ rather flirty exchange with dancer Carlos Gu on the show.
The presenter made the cheeky remark after Carlos demonstrated his rhumba skills, leaving her struggling to compose herself.
Cheeky! Strictly’s Claudia joked she was ‘pregnant’ after a VERY flirty exchange with dancer Carlos Gu on the show on Friday, when he demonstrated the rumba
Carlos, who is making his debut on this year’s Strictly as part of the professional lineup, tried to demonstrate to Claudia why he loves the rumba so much, and during his impromptu performance left the star struggling to find her words.
‘Rumba [is my favourite]… when you touch you, you feel the sensual,’ he said as he pulled her close while they were sat on the couch.
‘Look at me darling,’ he added, making her blush.
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‘Rumba [is my favourite]… when you touch you, you feel the sensual,’ he said as he pulled her close as they sat on the couch. ‘I think I am pregnant. Thank you,’ she joked
‘Do you feel that? Now let it go!’
‘I think I am pregnant. Thank you,’ she joked.
‘I’ve got all it wrong about the rumba, it’s not obviously just standing,’ she said with a laugh.
Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Who are the couples?
HELEN SKELTON AND GORKA MARQUEZ
Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez
Celebrity’s age: 39
Profession: TV and radio broadcaster
Helen says: ‘I’m really excited to get stuck into a fun adventure. My family and friends have always loved the show and can’t wait for me to get started’
ELLIE SIMMONDS AND NIKITA KUZMIN
Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Guzman
Celebrity’s age: 27
Profession: Former athlete
Ellie says: ‘To be asked to be part of the Strictly family is just so exciting and I cannot wait, it’s going to so much fun.’
ELLIE TAYLOR AND JOHANNES RADEBE
Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe
Celebrity’s age: 38
Profession: Comedian
Ellie says: ‘Well, cover me in fake tan and roll me in sequins! I’m absolutely over the moon to be a part of Strictly 2022!’
FLEUR EAST AND VITO COPPOLA
Fleur East and Vito Coppola
Celebrity’s age: 34
Profession: Singer
Fleur says: ‘I’m equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year’s Strictly line up. I’m excited to learn new skills and I want to soak up every moment of this magical experience.’
JAMES BYE AND AMY DOWDEN
James Bye and Amy Dowden
Celebrity’s age: 38
Profession: EastEnders actor
James says ‘I’m not known for my shimmy or my twinkle toes – in fact my kids regularly laugh at my dad dancing but it’s an honour to be asked and I’m going to give it my best shot.’
JAYDE ADAMS AND KAREN HAUER
Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer
Celebrity’s age: 37
Profession: Comedian
Jayde says: ‘I’ve been a massive fan of the show for years. I feel like I’m watching myself in a dream and I can’t believe I’ve manifested this.’
TYLER WEST AND DIANNE BUSWELL
Tyler West and Dianne Buswell
Celebrity’s age: 26
Profession: Radio DJ
Tyler says: ‘It’s a show that means so much to me and my family and I can’t wait to seriously shake a leg on that shiny dance floor… with a side of sequins.’
HAMZA YASSIN AND JOWITA PRZYSTAL
Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal
Celebrity’s age: 35
Profession: Wildlife cameraman and presenter
Hamza says: ‘I am absolutely over the moon to be joining Strictly 2022. Never in a million years did I think I’d be on such a cool show.’
RICHIE ANDERSON AND GIOVANNI PERNICE
Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice
Celebrity’s age: 34
Profession: Radio presenter
Richie says: ‘This is a dream come true! I cannot wait to get in those sparkles and sequins and shimmy across the most famous dance floor in the world!’
KYM MARSH AND GRAZIANO DI PRIMA
Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima
Celebrity’s age: 46
Profession: Coronation Street star and presenter
Kym says: ‘I’m so delighted that this year they have! I’m a huge fan of the show and can’t believe I’m going to go from watching at home in my pyjamas to actually dancing in front of the judges in a glittery dress.’
MATT GOSS AND NADIYA BYCHKOVA
Matt Goss and Nadiya Bychkova
Celebrity’s age: 53
Profession: Singer
Matt says: ‘I’ve been reclusive, I come and work and then go back to America. I thought, it’s time for me to come home and get out of my own way’
MOLLY RAINFORD AND CARLOS GU
Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu
Age: 21
Profession: Singer
Molly says: ‘I already know it’s gonna be an experience of a lifetime and I can’t wait to meet the rest of the Strictly family I’ll be sharing it with.’
WILL MELLOR AND NANCY XU
Will Mellor and Nancy Xu
Celebrity’s age: 46
Profession: Actor
Will says: ‘I know it will be a huge challenge but that’s what life is all about. This is also my Mum’s favourite show and she’s had a really tough few years so I’m doing this is for her as well. Bring it on!’
TONY ADAMS AND KATYA JONES
Tony Adams and Katya Jones
Celebrity’s age: 55
Profession: Retired footballer and manager
Tony says: ‘To say I’m excited is an understatement – the lure of the sequins and the call of the salsa has me swapping my battered old football boots for a set of Strictly soft shoes’
KAYE ADAMS AND KAI WIDDRINGTON
Kaye Adams and Kai Widdrington
Celebrity’s age: 59
Profession: Television presenter
Kaye says: ‘I said I wanted to make the last year of my fifties memorable and i can’t think of a better way of doing it than showing the world my two left feet. Pray for me!’
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