Claudia Winkleman Quits BBC Chat Show After 1 Series, Citing Nerves
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 16
Claudia Winkleman Quits BBC Chat Show After 1 Series, Citing Nerves
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 16
Summary
Claudia Winkleman said she will leave her BBC chat show after just 1 series, saying she was "too nervous to enjoy it" despite being grateful the broadcaster commissioned it.
Seven episodes aired in a Friday-night BBC One slot earlier this year, with most drawing a combined audience of about 1.5 million to 2 million viewers.
The spring run featured guests including Lisa Kudrow, Jeff Goldblum and Rachel Zegler, but reviews split between praise for its banter and criticism that it felt messy or dull.
The show filled the March-to-May gap left after Graham Norton cut back his annual output in 2022; Winkleman will remain on the BBC with The Celebrity Traitors later this year.