Tess Daly’s lookalike daughter Phoebe Kay, 21, shares behind the scenes snaps from her mum’s last Strictly show as fans call for her to take over as host: ‘You are the rightful heir!’


Tess Daly‘s lookalike daughter Phoebe shared a slew of backstage snaps from her mum’s last every Strictly Come Dancing final on Saturday. 

The stunner, 21, matched her equally glam mother, 56, who has hosted the series for 21years,  in a gorgeous gold gown as the pair posed together on the dance floor. 

Phoebe, who Tess shares with husband Vernon Kay, as well as 16-year-old-Amber, was a natural in front of the camera while alongside with judge Anton Du Beke and show winner Carlos Gu, with fans calling for her to be the show’s new host. 

Paying tribute to her mum, she penned: ‘Wow. What an incredible Strictly Come Dancing final last night. The love and joy strictly creates is something magical and I’m so lucky to have seen my mum work with the absolute best people’. 

‘Last night was definitely an emotional one, but most importantly it was a celebration of the show and the 21 years mum has been doing it. Mum you are a true inspiration to me I will hold all these Strictly memories close to my heart forever’.

Before adding: ‘It’s been in my life since the day mum was pregnant with me so I don’t know life without Strictly and for that reason I will forever be the shows number one fan’.

Tess Daly's lookalike daughter Phoebe, 21, has shared a slew of backstage snaps from her mum's last every Strictly Come Dancing final on Saturday

Tess Daly’s lookalike daughter Phoebe, 21, has shared a slew of backstage snaps from her mum’s last every Strictly Come Dancing final on Saturday

The stunner matched her equally glam mother, 56, in a gorgeous gold gown as the pair posed together on the iconic dance floor

The stunner matched her equally glam mother, 56, in a gorgeous gold gown as the pair posed together on the iconic dance floor

Phoebe, who Tess shares with husband Vernon Kay, as well as 16-year-old-Amber, was a natural in front of the camera while alongside with judge Anton Du Beke

Phoebe, who Tess shares with husband Vernon Kay, as well as 16-year-old-Amber, was a natural in front of the camera while alongside with judge Anton Du Beke 

Fans gushed in the comments: ‘I think Tess’s daughter is the rightful heir to her wonderful mum as she made her debut 21 glorious glitter filled years. Tess and Claudia have made strictly a wonderful beautiful experience for those dancing and all those watching, thank you for the memories’.

While more added: ‘You should step into your Mum’s shoes and take the helm of SCD. I think you’d be amazing!’: ‘You’d be an amazing replacement for your mum’.

Karen Carney has won Strictly Come Dancing 2025 as Tess co-hos Claudia Winkleman bid goodbye to viewers in an emotional finale.

Each finalist performed three times – a judges’ choice, their show dance and their favourite dance before the winner was declared.

As Tess and Claudia announced she had won, Karen, 38, was left speechless as she embraced her pro partner Carlos Gu.

She said: ‘I cannot believe it. I just wanna say thank you to everybody that’s supported our journey, supported us, and, thank you to this wonderful gentleman [Carlos].

‘We are a team, and, I could not have done this without you, but honestly, I can’t believe it, it’s been the biggest privilege and honour, and, I literally, I’m lost for words. I’m so sorry.’

Karen later took to her official Instagram account to thank fans as she held the glitterball trophy firmly in her hands with Carlos.

One snap saw Tess (L) embracing pro dancer Amy Dowden (R)

One snap saw Tess (L) embracing pro dancer Amy Dowden (R) 

While Phoebe (L) cosied up to finalists Amber Davies (C) and George Clarke (R)

While Phoebe (L) cosied up to finalists Amber Davies (C) and George Clarke (R) 

She also shared a glimpse of Karen and Carlos' win as the studio audience went wild

She also shared a glimpse of Karen and Carlos’ win as the studio audience went wild 

Paying tribute to her mum, she penned: 'Wow. What an incredible Strictly Come Dancing final last night. The love and joy strictly creates is something magical'

Paying tribute to her mum, she penned: ‘Wow. What an incredible Strictly Come Dancing final last night. The love and joy strictly creates is something magical’

Fans called for Phoebe to replace her mum as the new host

Fans called for Phoebe to replace her mum as the new host 

Each finalist performed three times – a judges’ choice, their show dance and their favourite dance before the winner was declared.

As Tess and Claudia announced she had won, Karen, 38, was left speechless as she embraced her pro partner Carlos Gu.

She said: ‘I cannot believe it. I just wanna say thank you to everybody that’s supported our journey, supported us, and, thank you to this wonderful gentleman [Carlos].

‘We are a team, and, I could not have done this without you, but honestly, I can’t believe it, it’s been the biggest privilege and honour, and, I literally, I’m lost for words. I’m so sorry.’

Karen later took to her official Instagram account to thank fans as she held the glitterball trophy firmly in her hands with Carlos.

They said: ‘Hi everybody! We did it!

‘We can’t, I honestly, we can’t believe it, but we just want to say thank you so, so much for all your support, all your votes, all your kind words, it means everything to me and Carlos.

Karen Carney has won Strictly Come Dancing 2025 as Tess and Claudia Winkleman bid goodbye to viewers in an emotional finale

Karen Carney has won Strictly Come Dancing 2025 as Tess and Claudia Winkleman bid goodbye to viewers in an emotional finale 

The presenters, who announced their departures in October, were left in tears during the show as the end approached

The presenters, who announced their departures in October, were left in tears during the show as the end approached

‘So thank you. Thank you so much.’

Before the result was announced, Tess and Claudia received a special tribute VT after this year’s series highlights were aired.

However, they were left blown away as Craig Revel Horwood read out a special letter from Her Majesty The Queen.

It said: ‘Tess and Claudia, as you prepare to take your final twirl, I just want to say thank you on behalf of the millions who watch you each week.

‘I have often thought that Strictly is not so much a show about dancing as about friendships, the bonds forged, the struggles overcome, and the joy shared in undertaking a joint endeavour.

‘If that is true, then perhaps yours has been the greatest strictly partnership of all. The warmth, compassion, and sheer happiness you have radiated with and from each other has been at the heart of the show’s success.

‘I think I speak for everyone when I say you have been utterly fabulous. I wish you both every success in wherever life’s journey takes you next, but as one who has appreciated its lifelong benefits, do promise us one thing, keep dancing.

‘With the warmest gratitude and admiration, Her Royal Highness, Queen Camilla.’

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