Strictly Come Dancing 2014: Claudia Winkleman returns to the ballroom after daughter's accident
The presenter took a leave of absence to look after her injured daughter
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Claudie Winkleman is returning to her job co-presenting Strictly Come Dancing this weekend.
The mother-of-three, 42, missed the Blackpool ballroom episode last week as well as two earlier shows.
Her daughter, Matilda, aged 8, was hospitalised over Halloween weekend after her costume caught fire while she was trick or treating.
It Takes Two host Zoe Ball has been filling in for Winkleman, alongside co-presenter Tess Daly, since the accident occurred last month.
Winkleman and her film producer husband, Kris Thykier, have three young children - Jake and Arthur, as well as Matilda.
She landed landed the role of Strictly co-host, joining Tess Daly, in the autumn after Sir Bruce Forsyth decided to step down from the programme after a decade.
The presenter, the daughter of former newspaper editor Eve Pollard, had previously fronted the weekly results show and stepped in during Sir Bruce's occasional absences.
Last weekend's Strictly saw Wimbledon champion Andy Murray's mother Judy and her partner Anton Du Beke voted off.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments