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Strictly’s Claudia Winkleman goes viral over her ‘Princess Leia’ dress as host reveals this year’s style inspiration

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Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left in a frenzy over Claudia Winkleman’s ‘Princess Leia’ ensemble as the host revealed this year’s style inspiration on Saturday.Claudia channeled her inner Demis Roussos as she took fashion inspiration from the famed 80s rock legend to open the competition’s first live show of the 2024 series.The show host, known for her trademark fringe and heavy black eyeliner, picks a new theme for her style each year.The Traitors host confessed on Instagram she and her stylist, Sinead McKeefry, were ‘in deep’ as she showcased her cream dress, which featured long batwing sleeves and a high neck.Viewers of the competition were left distracted by her look as they couldn’t help but compare her ‘Jedi’ look to those seen in Star Wars. Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left in a frenzy over Claudia Winkleman’s ‘Princess Leia’ ensemble as the competition host reveals this year’s style inspiration on Saturday Claudia has reportedly channeled her inner Demis Roussos as she took fashion inspiration from the famed 80s rock legend to open the competition’s first live show of the 2024 seasonTaking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one penned: ‘Waiting for Claudia to say, “Help me Obi Wan. You’re our only hope.”Has Claudia Winkleman come as Princess Lea”claudia dressed as a Jedi this week I see”Claudia’s Fashion Leia dress is everything #Strictly’. ‘Claudia giving me Star Wars vibes #Strictly”Hahaha!! Claudia is rocking the Princess Leia look”Claudia giving Princess Leia vibes #strictly”Claudia is definitely giving Princess Leia vibes in that dress.’ The show host, known for her trademark fringe and heavy black eyeliner, picks a new theme for her style each year The Traitors host confessed on Instagram that she and her stylist, Sinead McKeefry, were ‘in deep’ as she showcased her cream dress, which featured long batwing sleeves and a high neck Viewers of the competition were left distracted by her look as they couldn’t help but compare her ‘Jedi’ look to those seen in Star Wars Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one penned: ‘Waiting for Claudia to say, “Help me Obi Wan. You’re our only hope’ Meanwhile, her co-host Tess Daly took inspiration from Kardashian’s manager, Kris Jenner, as the blonde beauty stepped out in a striking red suit The blonde beauty, 55, looked chic in a pair of red trousers and a matching red blazerPrincess Leia was Luke Sky Walker’s sister in the famous film series Star Wars and was played by actress Carrie Fisher who died in 2016 aged 60.Leia Organa was one of the Rebel Alliance’s greatest leaders, fearless on the battlefield and dedicated to ending the tyranny of the Empire.Ahead of the live show, Claudia took to her Instagram in separate post and shared a snap of Demis.She penned: ‘Strictly ’24. It’s an amalgamation. We’ll see you at 7.’Meanwhile, her co-host Tess Daly took inspiration from Kardashian’s manager, Kris Jenner, as the blonde beauty stepped out in a striking red suit.The blonde beauty, 55, looked chic in a pair of red trousers and a matching red blazer. This is not the first year that Claudia entertained viewers over her themes.Last year, Claudia themed her entire wardrobe around snooker after one viewer commented that she was dressed like sports player Steve Davis.A source told The Mirror: ‘Claudia thought the quip was very funny and there are so many bright colours on a snooker table – including the green felt – that it seemed like the perfect opportunity to have some fun.’In 2022, Claudia styled her looks based on Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic – and even had a cardboard cutout of the pop icon in her dressing room.The year before, she dressed ‘only as France’. As Claudia left fans in awe over her unique outfit, Tess’s look-alike daughter Phoebe Elizabeth Kay also stunned as she arrived at the show in a white halter neck top and trousers She added a pop of colour to her look as she carried a rainbow coloured Kurt Geiger bag and an array of gold jewelry  But this is not the first year that Claudia has had viewers in a frenzy over her themes as she reveals her inspiration behind the opening show each year, last year was snooker In 2022, Claudia styled her looks based on Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic – and even had a cardboard cutout of the pop icon in her dressing room Last year she said: ‘We always base my outfits on a theme. It could be a person, it could be a place.’One year, I was Andre Agassi and I have done Pam St Clement [Pat Butcher], Slash from Guns N’ Roses, Joan Rivers, Sharon Osbourne, Anita Dobson, Elton John and Mr Darcy from Pride and Prejudice.’My favourite, though, was when we dressed the whole series as the arty London restaurant Sexy Fish.’The TV presenter shares Jake, 20, Matilda, 16, and Arthur, 11, with TV producer husband Kris Thykier, who she married in 2000.

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