Strictly Come Dancing viewers mistake professional dancer for Claudia Winkleman in Beyonce tribute | Wales Online [Video]

Strictly Come Dancing fans experienced a whirlwind of emotions during the first ever Icons Week on Saturday night before the results show on Sunday (November 3) brought the inevitable goodbye to one more couple.

Before the tension-filled dance-off, the professional dancers offered a dazzling tribute to Beyoncé, showcasing Johannes Radebe in the lead.

However, there was confusion among some Strictly fans as a pro dancer, with flowing black hair and a fringe, prompted a flood of comments across social media for her resemblance to co-host Claudia Winkleman.

One took to X to say: “For a moment there, I thought that was Claudia #strictly”, while another noted: “Nice of Claudia to join Johannes in the group routine tonight. #Strictly.”

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly during the results show as Strictly week 7 concludes (Image: BBC)

“Thought that was Claudia for a second #Strictly”, posted another while others rushed to describe the Beyoncé routine …