Strictly Come Dancing fans hailed La Voix as she took over Tess Daly‘s hosting duties during the show’s spooktacular Halloween Week.
During Saturday evening’s instalment of the hit BBC show, the singer, 45, took centre stage as she temporarily stepped into Tess’s shoes to introduce herself and her next dance – a paso doble to Symphony No. 5 by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Dressed as the Queen of Hearts, La Voix told viewers: ‘So far this series, our next star has been a boxer, a bird lady, and Cher, quite the variety.
‘Tonight, she’s taking on the Queen of Hearts for an Alice In Wonderland inspired Paso Doble, It’s La Voix!’
Turning to Tess, who was grinning from ear to ear, she asked: ‘How did I do?’
Tess replied: ‘Nailed it!’ prompting La Voix to give a cheeky wink to the camera as the audience erupted in applause.
Strictly Come Dancing fans hailed La Voix as she took over Tess Daly’s hosting duties during the show’s spooktacular Halloween Week
During Saturday evening’s instalment, the singer, 45, took centre stage as she temporarily stepped into Tess’s shoes to introduce herself and her next dance – a paso doble to Symphony No. 5 by Ludwig van Beethoven (L-R Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly)
Following her hilarious takeover, fans flocked to X (formerly Twitter) to praise the performer, with many calling for her to become one of the show’s new presenters.
One fan wrote: ‘La Voix seriously needs to become one of the new presenters.’; ‘I wouldn’t actually mind if La Voix replaced Tess I think she’s brilliant!’
‘LA VOIX DOING HER OWN THING I LOVE ITTT GIVE MY GIRL THE JOB.’; ‘I’m sold. Give La Voix Tessa’s spot!’
It comes after La Voix caught Claudia Winkleman off guard when she made a public plea to take her job during last Saturday night’s episode.
Claudia, 53, and Tess, 56, shocked fans last week as they announced they were stepping down from presenting the dance competition.
The iconic duo made history as the BBC’s first female presenting duo, but revealed that the current series will be their last, after making a pact to walk away together.
But just hours after the shock news, speculation over who would replace them went into overdrive, with a slew of big names having their hats thrown into the ring for the prized TV job.
And Drag Race UK star La Voix made sure she was at the front of the queue on, as she took the opportunity to beg Claudia for her job, live on air.
Dressed as the Queen of Hearts, La Voix told viewers: ‘So far this series, our next star has been a boxer, a bird lady, and Cher, quite the variety’
She continued: ‘Tonight, she’s taking on the Queen of Hearts for an Alice In Wonderland inspired Paso Doble, It’s La Voix!’
Turning to Tess, who was grinning from ear to ear, she asked: ‘How did I do?’
Tess replied: ‘Nailed it!’ prompting La Voix to give a cheeky wink to the camera as the audience erupted in applause
Following her hilarious takeover, fans flocked to X (formerly Twitter) to praise the performer, with many calling for her to become one of the show’s new presenters
She closed out the show with partner Aljaž Skorjanec, transforming into Cher to perform a Salsa to the icon’s hit Strong Enough.
And waiting in the Clauditorium ahead of her performance, she was quick to ask the host a favour, while the cameras were rolling.
As Claudia teased her upcoming dance as Cher for Icons Week, La Voix cut in: ‘Claudia, while I’ve got you, do you know the address when you send your CV to the BBC?
‘Just in case any new jobs are coming up. I’m just asking for a friend.’
A laughing Claudia grabbed La Voix’s hand and led her over to the centre of the shot to take a turn, saying: ‘Give it a go babe, let’s do it now.’
And showing off her quick wit, La Voix hilariously just uttered a single word: ‘Tess’ to hand over the main studio, causing the entire room to burst into laughter.
As a giggling Claudia wrapped the performer in a hug, an equally amused Tess praised: ‘Perfect’.
While viewers at home were similarly left in stitches by the moment and took to social media to declare La Voix would be ‘the perfect replacement’ and a ‘national treasure in the making.’
It comes after La Voix caught Claudia Winkleman off guard when she made a public plea to take her job during last Saturday night’s episode
It comes after the co-hosts said they would be leaving the show together in a joint statement shared to Instagram last week, and their last appearance together will be on the Strictly Christmas Special
They gushed: ‘La Voix has the personality & humour to be one of the new Strictly presenters!’; ‘La Voix is pure entertainment. Everything she does/says is gold.’
‘Love to see La Voix with the job’; ‘Impeccable timing. Her and Alan Carr. Total campery for glitzy Saturday night evening telly old school’.
‘She has the sarcastic wit of Bruce Forsyth, love it, make a great replacement for Claudia’; ‘La Voix is already coming for Claudia’s & Tess’s jobs.’
‘La Voix stealing the entire show with one single word omfg forget the glitter ball, give her the job’; Absolutely!! It’s a yes from me!! La Voix is a national treasure in the making!’
‘LA VOIX NAILS HER CV LIVE ON STRICTLY COME DANCING – COMEDY GOLD’; ‘La Voix is one of the most naturally funny people I’ve ever seen, that moment in the Clauditorium was everything!’
‘I think she would do Claudia’s role well, she’s very witty.’; ‘Actually cannot cope with La Voix’; ‘La Voix’s already trying to take Claudia’s job’.
‘La Voix is the perfect Claudia replacement’; ‘Actually, La Voix would be a great host’; ‘This was my favourite moment of the night. La Voix’s timing is impeccable.’
‘la voix taking over the clauditorium could save us all’; ‘LA VOIX ASKING IF THERE WERE ANY JOBS COMING UP IM SORRY THATS CLASS’.
Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturday at 6:25pm and is followed by Sundays results show at 7:15pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
STRICTLY LINEUP 2025
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
Age: 36
Profession: Olympic Sprinter and Gladiator
Harry says: ‘I’ll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor. Let’s hope I’m as quick picking up the routines as I am on the track.’
Alex Kingston
Age: 62
Profession: Doctor Who actress
The actress teases: ‘My hips don’t lie.’
Balvinder Sopal
Age: 46
Profession: EastEnders actress
Balvinder says: ‘I’m far too excited to put into words how I feel but I’m incredibly excited at the prospect of dancing across the ballroom.’
La Voix
Age: 45
Profession: Drag performer
She says: ‘Strictly is a national institution and I can’t wait to get started. All that’s left to say is: good luck to my partner! Here’s hoping they can help me go from La Voix into La Danse.’
Thomas Skinner
Age: 34
Profession: Reality star and entrepreneur
He says: ‘Bring on the sequins, sambas and most importantly, the BOSH to the ballroom!’
Vicky Pattison
Age: 37
Profession: Reality TV star
She says: ‘I’m absolutely buzzing to be part of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up… but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t terrified.’
Karen Carney
Age: 38
Profession: Football pundit
She says: ‘I’m such a huge fan of the show and I can’t believe I’m finally getting the chance to take part.’
George Clark
Age: 25
Profession: YouTuber
He says: ‘Never thought I’d say this… but I’m doing Strictly! Honestly, I’ve got no idea what I’m doing but I’m excited to get stuck in … and potentially fall over a fair bit.’
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Age: 53
Profession: Former Chelsea and Netherlands striker and ex-England coach.
He says: ‘Swapping the pitch for the ballroom is certainly not something I’ve done before but I’m looking forward to tackling a fun challenge! Bring on a new type of footwork, with hopefully no own goals.’
Ellie Goldstein
Age: 23
Profession: Model, influencer and disability ambassador
She says: ‘It’s a show I’ve loved watching for so long, and the chance to now be part of it feels like a dream’.
Chris Robshaw
Age: 39
Profession: Rugby player
He says: ‘This is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets! I’m hoping to take my dad-dancing to a whole new level, and my mum can’t wait to drag me along to her Zumba class’.
Stefan Dennis
Age: 66
Profession: Actor
He says: ‘Looking forward to the sparkle and reaching for the sky.’
Ross King
Age: 63
Profession: Showbiz correspondent
He says: ‘I can’t wait to learn from the best, meet my fellow contestants, and, most importantly… try not to step on too many toes!’
Lewis Cope
Age: 30
Profession: Actor
He says: ‘I’m so excited to be swapping the Dales for the dance floor and joining this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.’
Amber Davies
Age: 28
Profession: West End star
She says: ‘This has been the craziest 24 hours of my life. I’ve watched Strictly with my family since I was younger and to now be part of the show is a dream come true.’
