Claudia Winkleman is stepping away from her BBC chat present, The Claudia Winkleman Present, after only one season. The Traitors host admitted she by no means felt comfy with the format. She mentioned the expertise left her “too nervous to take pleasure in” it.
Claudia Winkleman says nerves drove her to give up BBC speak present
Claudia Winkleman has formally give up The Claudia Winkleman Present after simply seven episodes. The BBC launched the chat present earlier this 12 months following the massive success of The Traitors. Regardless of attracting well-known visitors and stable scores, Winkleman determined to not proceed with one other season.
In an announcement, she thanked the BBC, her visitors, and the manufacturing staff earlier than explaining her resolution. “I’m extremely grateful to the BBC for giving me the chance, to the visitors who agreed to return and chat to me, and the manufacturing staff who had been merely wonderful.”
She then revealed why she selected to go away. “Generally it’s important to strive one thing to see the way it suits, and I realised I used to be simply too nervous to take pleasure in it.” Winkleman additionally left the door open for a potential return sooner or later.
“Perhaps sooner or later I’ll give it one other strive, however for now I have already got the most effective jobs on the earth and completely love the exhibits I’m doing.” The chat present premiered in March and featured visitors together with Jeff Goldblum, Lisa Kudrow, Anna Faris, Chase Infiniti, James McAvoy, Dan Levy and extra.
Whereas the collection drew good numbers in ratting, it acquired combined critiques from critics. BBC leisure director Ed Havard praised Winkleman regardless of the cancellation. “Claudia’s heat and fast wit made The Claudia Winkleman Present an absolute pleasure.”
He added, “While we liked the present, we absolutely respect her resolution and want to thank Claudia and the sensible staff at So Tv for bringing the collection to display on the BBC.” Havard additionally confirmed Winkleman’s fan won’t have to attend lengthy to see her once more.
“Because the host of the nation’s most-watched present, Claudia might be again on the BBC very quickly when The Movie star Traitors returns later this 12 months, and we are able to’t wait to see what she has in retailer for the brand new band of celebs.”
Regardless that the chat present has ended after one season, Claudia Winkleman stays one of many busiest tv hosts as followers will nonetheless see loads of Winkleman on tv quickly. She returns later this 12 months with Movie star Traitors and can host The Piano on Channel 4 in UK.
