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March 12, 2026

‘People will actually fall asleep’: how Claudia Winkleman faces the biggest week of her TV career

The Traitors host has repeatedly joked that she’ll be ‘awful’ at presenting her new chatshow. But its launch is the highest profile thing she’s ever done – and it’s about to happen

‘People will actually fall asleep’: how Claudia Winkleman faces the biggest week of her TV career

TL;DR

  • Claudia Winkleman is launching her own chatshow, 'The Claudia Winkleman Show,' on BBC One.
  • The launch marks the highest-profile vehicle of her career, placing her name above the door.
  • Winkleman is already a successful presenter on 'The Traitors' and 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
  • Her recent appearance on Crufts garnered high ratings and showcased her interviewing skills.
  • The show's set is described as muted and classy, aiming for a different feel than rivals.
  • Winkleman is praised for her intelligence, relatability, warmth, and wit.
  • The show's launch is seen as a significant moment for female presenters in primetime UK chatshows, a genre often dominated by men.
  • Winkleman views comparisons to Graham Norton and cites influences like Jonathan Ross, Alan Carr, and Chelsea Handler.

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