BBC Strictly's Claudia Winkleman explains Movie Week outfit as fans left confused

Tess Daly and Claudia pulled out all the stops as they dazzled in their outfits (Image: BBC)

The glitz and glamour of Strictly Come Dancing's Movie Week special lit up our screens yet again on Saturday night, with presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman wowing with their stunning ensembles.

Tess, 55, shone brightly in a glistening blue jumpsuit while co-host Claudia, 52, turned heads in a striking red lace attire. However, despite viewers loving their outfits for the evening, some fans were confused why they didn't wear a movie inspired ensemble as the pros, celebrities and judges all followed the theme.

Taking to Twitter, now X, one person said: "Does anyone think that Tess and Claudia should have dressed in characters for movie week?#Strictly" while another added: "Why do Tess and Claudia never dress up for movie week? #SCD #Strictly."

However, Claudia appeared to clear up the confusion as she shared a snap with judge Anton Du Beke, who was dressed as Zoolander, ahead of the live show. The presenter penned: "Zoolander and Kris Jenner. Strictly is on at 625 xx."

Claudia shared a snap with judge Anton Du Beke of their outfits (Image: Instagram )

Claudia's followers were quick to respond as one person said: "Love this red jumpsuit it’s totally gorgeous", a different account put: "Loving that red on you", another viewer said: "Fab-u-lous darling! The red cat suit is amazing" while a different account added: "Your best outfit EVER! Where’s it from?!", reports the Mirror.

For the themed-episode, the professional dancers transformed into Minions from the Despicable Me franchise with Kai Widdrington dressed as Gru, the grouchy former supervillain and protagonist of the film series, while the other professionals donned yellow bodysuits to mimic the tiny henchmen.

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During the episode, the professional dancers and their celebrity partners were performing movie-inspired routines complete with costumes. Amy Dowden and JLS member JB Gill were dancing the American smooth to the song Pure Imagination from Wonka while comedian Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell jived to the Wayne’s World Theme.

Elsewhere, Olympian Montell Douglas tangoed with Johannes Radebe to One Night Only from Dreamgirls with Morning Live’s Dr Punam Krishan and Gorka Marquez performing their couple’s choice to Bole Chudiyan from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

Former hockey player Sam Queck and Nikita Kuzmin were performing the paso doble to Elevation from Lara Croft: Tomb Raider while Miranda star Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola will Viennese waltz to Hedwig’s Theme from the Harry Potter series.

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Singer Toyah Willcox and Neil Jones did the samba to Poor Unfortunate Souls from The Little Mermaid with Love Island star Tasha Ghouri and Aljaz Skorjanec performed a rumba to What Was I Made For? by Billie Eilish from the Barbie movie.

EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas were quickstepping to I’m Still Standing by Sir Elton John from the biopic Rocketman while former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson and Karen Hauer did the cha cha to The Magnificent Seven theme.

However, sadly, DIY SOS star Nick Knowles and his dance partner Luba Mushtuk were due to perform the Charleston to Rain On The Roof from Paddington 2 before Nick pulled out on Friday due to an injury. As per the Strictly rules, the pair will "receive a bye" through to next week’s show in the hope he has recovered.

It comes as last weekend Olympian Tom Dean and his dance partner Nadiya Bychkova became the first pair to leave the competition.

Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One.

BBC Strictly's Claudia Winkleman explains Movie Week outfit as fans left confused

BBC Strictly's Claudia Winkleman explains Movie Week outfit as fans left confused

BBC Strictly's Claudia Winkleman explains Movie Week outfit as fans left confused

BBC Strictly's Claudia Winkleman explains Movie Week outfit as fans left confused

BBC Strictly's Claudia Winkleman explains Movie Week outfit as fans left confused