Claudia Winkleman’s shocking rule for audience members of her new BBC show

Despite having a successful career in television for three years, Claudia Winkleman’s star still seems to be skyrocketing to stratospheric heights.

The Traitors host, 54, is set to launch her brand-new BBC One chat show, The Claudia Winkleman Show, which will see her interview the brightest stars of Hollywood alongside the best of British talent.

But, there is one rule if you wish to be an audience member for the live recording of the new programme. According to the official website that sells tickets for the show, you must “dress to impress” with tracksuits and puffer gilets being completely banned. 

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“We’re asking everyone to dress to impress – we don’t want to see any tracksuits or puffer gilets; we’d like to look out at a sea of people dressed for a big night out with Claudia!” the website reads.

This seems to be because audience participation is part of the show, and fans who manage to get themselves a ticket may be heavily featured on air. 

“She will also be conversing with the audience, so if you want the opportunity to have a chat with Claudia and possibly be on TV, then this is the show for you,” the website states.

What else do we know about Claudia’s new show?

Each episode will see Claudia, who is best known for co-presenting Strictly Come Dancing and hosting The Traitors, welcome the biggest names from the worlds of film, television, music and beyond to her sofa for lively conversation with the help of a studio audience.

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Talking about her upcoming programme, Claudia said: “I can’t quite believe it, and I’m incredibly grateful to the BBC for this amazing opportunity. “I’m obviously going to be awful, that goes without saying, but I’m over the moon they’re letting me try.”

Is Claudia’s new show replacing Graham Norton?

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Claudia’s glittering new show will not replace Graham’s, whose own chat show has just been renewed for three years. Both shows are made by the same producers, So Television, and while Graham’s programme airs throughout the autumn and winter, Claudia’s show will air in the spring.