Tess Daly reportedly led the celebrations after her final Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday at a wild afterparty at BBC Elstree.
The host, 56, who is exiting the series alongside Claudia Winkleman, 53, after 21-years, partied until the early hours following Karen Carney and Carlos Gu’s win.
According to reports, the BBC opted for a low key affair, with Tess said to have led a Three Lions singalong in honour of the former Lioness’ dance floor victory.
Despite the broadcaster’s decision to forgo an expensive bash, there was still a free bar with the guests heading home around 1am.
But while Tess was said to have ‘made sure everyone knew it was a party’ Claudia only popped in for a quick drink.
A source said: ‘[Tess] led the singing of Three Lions in honour of Karen. Everyone was in great form and keen to have a good time.
Tess Daly, 56, reportedly led the celebrations after her final Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday at a wild afterparty at BBC Elstree
The host, who is exiting the series alongside Claudia Winkleman, 53, after 21-years, partied until the early hours following Karen Carney and Carlos Gu’s win
They told The Sun: ‘It was poignant that they were dismantling the show’s dance floor as the party went on.’
Daily Mail have contacted BBC for comment.
It comes after Tess’ lookalike daughter Phoebe shared a slew of backstage snaps from her mum’s last ever show.
The stunner, 21, matched her equally glam mother 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 posing alongside 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’.
According to reports, the BBC opted for a low key affair, with Tess said to have led a Three Lions singalong in honour of the former Lioness’ dance floor victory
Despite the broadcaster’s decision to forgo an expensive bash, there was still a free bar with the guests heading home around 1am (Pictured with Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec)
But while Tess was said to have ‘made sure everyone knew it was a party’ Claudia only popped in for a quick drink
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’.
Footballer Karen won Strictly Come Dancing 2025 as Tess co-host Claudia 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].
It comes after Tess’ lookalike daughter Phoebe shared a slew of backstage snaps from her mum’s last ever show
The stunner matched her equally glam mother, 56, in a gorgeous gold gown as the pair posed together on the iconic dance floor
‘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.
‘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.