Strictly Hosts Tess Daly, Claudia Winkleman Receive MBEs in King’s Birthday Honours

Tess Daly, the long-standing presenter of Strictly Come Dancing, has been awarded an MBE in King Charles' Birthday Honours for her services to broadcasting, alongside fellow presenter Claudia Winkleman. Daly expressed deep humility and gratitude on social media, dedicating the honour to the many broadcasting legends she has worked with over the past 26 years and to the Strictly viewers who have supported the show for two decades. Her husband, BBC Radio Two presenter Vernon Kay, praised her "hard work and huge effort" and celebrated the milestone by encouraging a toast to the achievement. Both Daly and Winkleman have been integral to the Strictly franchise since its launch in 2004 and have enjoyed strong professional growth within it. The King and Queen themselves are known to be avid viewers of the show, adding a personal resonance to the honour. Daly has shared heartfelt messages and photo tributes, highlighting the significance of her career journey and the recognition of her contribution to British broadcasting.