Tess Daly has hired a new stylist to spice up her Strictly Come Dancing wardrobe after a series of her fashion choices received negative online comments.
The presenter, 55, has swapped James Yardley, known for his edgier looks, for Laury Smith, who is bringing a classic and glamorous style to her Saturday night outfits.
Though a fashion role model to millions, Ms Daly has faced harsh criticism from some viewers during previous series.
One said a pair of black faux leather £99 trousers from John Lewis that Ms Daly wore on the show last year looked like a ‘bin liner’, or as if she had borrowed them from a Cornish fisherman.
Ms Daly wearing the pair of black faux leather £99 trousers from John Lewis which people have said look like a ‘bin liner’
The purple Galvan London dress with a thigh-split that she wore in 2020 was compared to ‘a Quality Street wrapper’
Meanwhile, a purple Galvan London dress with a thigh-split that she wore in 2020 drew comparisons to ‘a Quality Street wrapper’, and another dress of hers was likened to ‘Bacofoil’ in 2021.
Another commented online: ‘It shouldn’t be so hard to dress a beautiful woman.’
However, Ms Daly’s outfit last Saturday – which featured a dark blue jumpsuit by Australian fashion brand Nookie and jewellery by Missoma – was a hit.
One viewer summed up opinion, saying: ‘Tess has never looked more beautiful! How is she getting younger every series.’
Another wrote of her new style: ‘She doesn’t look like the ‘poor relation’ next to Claudia [Winkleman] now: well done, Laury.’
The Stockport-born star has co-presented Strictly Come Dancing since it began in 2004.
Her new wardrobe from Ms Smith this series has featured tailored designer jumpsuits from Alexander McQueen to stunning figure-flattering dresses from designers including Lavish Alice and Rebecca Vallance.
Ms Smith has worked with the likes of Lady Gaga, Jessie J and singer Alesha Dixon, who won the fifth series of Strictly in 2007. She has also worked as a costume designer on ITV’s The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent.
Last Saturday, Ms Daly wore a dark blue jumpsuit by Australian fashion brand Nookie and jewellery by Missoma which was a hit
Ms Daly wearing a red jumpsuit, the top of which resembles with a blazer, while wearing silver shoes
Not everyone has praised the wardrobe shake-up, though. Mr Yardley, who worked on several series with Ms Daly, said: ‘I’d hate to be predictable and I’m unapologetic about my decisions.’
He is currently working with Olympic diver Tom Daley and actress Hannah Waddingham.
Eagle-eyed Strictly viewers have noticed Ms Daly has not shown her knees yet this series. Cruel critics previously said her knees had been ‘declared a Unesco world heritage site’ and compared them to conkers.
A source said: ‘Tess’s reason for switching is intriguing. Possibly, she wants a sophisticated, more fashion-forward look. She has gone all out with Laury and it’s getting rave reviews.’
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