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Claudia Winkleman 'can't wait' as she announces new role after Strictly

  • On Thursday, March 5, Claudia Winkleman joins Channel 4's presenting team at Crufts 2026, which runs to Sunday, March 8.
  • Following their exit from Strictly last year, Channel 4 highlighted Winkleman's love of dogs and strong presenting profile in her recruitment for Crufts.
  • The line-up pairs Claudia Winkleman with Clare Balding, Ellie Simmonds and Radzi Chinyanganya, while Jim Rosenthal, Frank Kane and Dr Paul Manktelow provide expert commentary.
  • Hosted at the NEC in Birmingham, the four-day competition features breed judging, agility, flyball, heelwork to music and a Best in Show, delivering almost 20 hours of live television.
  • Tickets for Crufts 2026 are now on sale, Clare Balding welcomed Winkleman saying `Claudia will be presenting Crufts next monthClare Balding added`, and speculation about Strictly replacements continues.
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Claudia Winkleman 'can't wait' as she announces new role after Strictly

Claudia left Strictly Come Dancing in 2025

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Claudia Winkleman lands exciting new TV role following Strictly Come Dancing exit

Claudia Winkleman left Strictly Come Dancing with co-host Tess Daly in December 2025 and has now announced a new TV role at Crufts 2026.

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Claudia Winkleman lands new presenting role just months after leaving Strictly

‘I can’t wait to join this incredible team and I’m so grateful to Channel 4 for allowing me to be part of it,’ says Winkleman

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Claudia Winkleman set for new presenting role on beloved Channel 4 show

Channel 4 has announced that The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman will be joining the Crufts 2026 presenting team alongside Clare Balding, Ellie Simmonds and Radzi Chinyanganya – get details

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Claudia Winkleman says she 'can't wait' as she lands new job after Strictly exit

She got another presenting gig weeks after hosting Strictly Come Dancing for the last time

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Claudia Winkleman lands exciting new role after quitting Strictly Come Dancing

Former Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman has landed an exciting new role

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Wales Online broke the news in Wales, United Kingdom on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
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