Fact File
Keep dancing Tess began co-hosting Strictly with Bruce Forsyth in 2004, when the show first aired on BBC1. Last year, she presented Sir Bruce: A Celebration in honour of her late pal.
Kids’ TV After a career modelling, Tess got her big TV break in 2003 as host of ITV’s morning show CD:UK.
Famous fundraiser She’s been a Children in Need presenter since 2008 and has also fronted Sport Relief.