Claudia Winkleman bid farewell to her adored listeners on BBC Radio 2, stating her heartfelt appreciation for their unwavering support throughout her time on the show.
Having proclaimed her leaving the station in December 2023 to prioritize spending more time with her family, Winkleman passed the torch to Romesh Ranganathan, who presently hosts a weekend show on Radio 2 from midnight to 1 am.
Initially stepping into her Saturday morning slot in February 2021, Winkleman took over from Graham Norton, who moved on to host a show on Virgin Radio. In her farewell address to listeners, Winkleman admitted her dislike for saying goodbye but expressed her immense gratitude.
Claudia Winkleman thanked the Radio 2 team, exactly mentioning individuals like Phil, Jeff, and Grace, while also admitting the warmth and kindness of her audience. Reflecting on her nerves when initially taking over from Graham Norton, she admired the listeners for their support and affection, cherishing their weekly messages and updates.
As Claudia Winkleman enfolded up her speech, Winkleman played the Oasis hit “Wonderwall” as a final farewell gesture. Earlier in the show, she received a message from former Oasis star Liam Gallagher, expressing his gratitude for her support over the years.
Claudia Winkleman replacement, Romesh Ranganathan, extended his best wishes for her final show, highlighting her immense talent and not demanding luck for the future. In essence, Winkleman’s departure marked the end of an era for her listeners, who had grown familiar to her presence and valued her warmth and charm on the airwaves.
Claudia Winkleman Biography
Claudia Winkleman is an English television presenter, film critic, journalist, and radio personality who has a net worth of $12 million. Claudia Winkleman was born in London, England in January 1972. Winkleman is known for her work with the BBC. As an actress she appeared in the film Suzie Gold in 2004.
She has appeared in the TV series French and Saunders and The Greatest British Sewing Bee. In 1996 Winkleman was a host and presenter for the TV series Pyjama Party. She worked as a presenter on the series Talking Telephone Numbers in 1997 and hosted Fanorama from 2001 to 2002.
She was featured on Liquid News from 2001 to 2002 and was a presenter on Comic Relief Does Fame Academy from 2005 to 2007. In 2008 she was a narrator for the TV series documentary Glamour Girls. Claudia was a presenter on Hell’s Kitchen in 2009 and Let’s Dance for Sport Relief from 2009 to 2010.
She presented on Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two from 2004 to 2010 and has hosted Strictly Come Dancing since 2008. Winkleman has also hosted the TV series Film 2014 since 2010. She has also worked as a travel writer. Claudia married film producer Kris Thykier in 2000 and the couple has three children together.
