CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN STEPS DOWN FROM CHATSHOW

Claudia Winkleman has revealed she has decided against hosting a second series of her BBC chatshow following its launch earlier this year.

The host said: "Sometimes you have to try something to see how it fits, and I realised I was just too nervous to enjoy it. Maybe one day I will give it another try, but for now I already have the best jobs in the world and absolutely love the shows I’m doing. I’m incredibly grateful to the BBC for giving me the opportunity, to the guests who agreed to come and chat to me, and the production team who were simply excellent."

The BBC's Ed Havard commented: “Claudia’s warmth and quick wit made The Claudia Winkleman Show an absolute joy. Whilst we loved the show, we fully respect her decision and would like to thank Claudia and the brilliant team at So Television for bringing the series to screen on the BBC...

"As the host of the country’s most-watched show, Claudia will be back on the BBC very soon when The Celebrity Traitors returns later this year, and we can’t wait to see what she has in store for the new band of celebs."

Each episode featured an eclectic mix of guests including Hollywood stars, the best of British, and laugh-out-loud comedians. And it's not just celebrities who are invited to join Claudia on this show because for her, the audience in the studio and at home are just as important as someone who has won an Oscar.

The Claudia Winkleman Show is available now on BBC iPlayer.