Tess Daly’s daughter, Phoebe, shared an array of behind-the-scenes photos from her mother’s final appearance on “Strictly Come Dancing” last Saturday.

The 21-year-old, who bears a striking resemblance to her mother, donned a stunning gold gown that mirrored Tess’s glamorous attire. Tess, who has been a fixture on the show for 21 years, stood proudly with Phoebe on the dance floor.

Phoebe, whose father is Vernon Kay, also posed for pictures with judge Anton Du Beke and the show’s winner, Carlos Gu. Fans of the show have already begun suggesting that she should take over as host.

In a heartfelt tribute to her mother, Phoebe wrote, “Wow. What an incredible ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ final last night. The love and joy ‘Strictly’ creates is something magical, and I feel so fortunate to have witnessed my mum working with the absolute best people.”

She continued, “Last night was definitely emotional, but more importantly, it was a celebration of the show and the 21 years my mum has dedicated to it. Mum, you are a true inspiration to me. I will cherish all these ‘Strictly’ memories close to my heart forever.”

Phoebe concluded by saying, “It’s been a part of my life since before I was born, so I can’t imagine life without ‘Strictly.’ For that reason, I will always be the show’s number one fan.”

Tess Daly’s lookalike daughter Phoebe, 21, has shared a slew of backstage snaps from her mum’s last ever Strictly Come Dancing final on Saturday

The stunner matched her equally glam mother, 56, in a gorgeous gold gown as the pair posed together on the iconic dance floor

Phoebe, who Tess shares with husband Vernon Kay, as well as 16-year-old-Amber, was a natural in front of the camera while alongside with judge Anton Du Beke 

Fans gushed in the comments: ‘I think Tess’s daughter is the rightful heir to her wonderful mum as she made her debut 21 glorious glitter filled years. Tess and Claudia have made strictly a wonderful beautiful experience for those dancing and all those watching, thank you for the memories’.

While more added: ‘You should step into your Mum’s shoes and take the helm of SCD. I think you’d be amazing!’: ‘You’d be an amazing replacement for your mum’.

Karen Carney won Strictly Come Dancing 2025 as Tess co-host Claudia Winkleman bid goodbye to viewers in an emotional finale.

Each finalist performed three times – a judges’ choice, their show dance and their favourite dance before the winner was declared.

As Tess and Claudia announced she had won, Karen, 38, was left speechless as she embraced her pro partner Carlos Gu.

She said: ‘I cannot believe it. I just wanna say thank you to everybody that’s supported our journey, supported us, and, thank you to this wonderful gentleman [Carlos].

‘We are a team, and, I could not have done this without you, but honestly, I can’t believe it, it’s been the biggest privilege and honour, and, I literally, I’m lost for words. I’m so sorry.’

Karen later took to her official Instagram account to thank fans as she held the glitterball trophy firmly in her hands with Carlos.

One snap saw Tess (L) embracing pro dancer Amy Dowden (R) 

While Phoebe (L) cosied up to finalists Amber Davies (C) and George Clarke (R) 

She also shared a glimpse of Karen and Carlos’ win as the studio audience went wild 

Paying tribute to her mum, she penned: ‘Wow. What an incredible Strictly Come Dancing final last night. The love and joy strictly creates is something magical’

Fans called for Phoebe to replace her mum as the new host 

Each finalist performed three times – a judges’ choice, their show dance and their favourite dance before the winner was declared.

As Tess and Claudia announced she had won, Karen, 38, was left speechless as she embraced her pro partner Carlos Gu.

She said: ‘I cannot believe it. I just wanna say thank you to everybody that’s supported our journey, supported us, and, thank you to this wonderful gentleman [Carlos].

‘We are a team, and, I could not have done this without you, but honestly, I can’t believe it, it’s been the biggest privilege and honour, and, I literally, I’m lost for words. I’m so sorry.’

Karen later took to her official Instagram account to thank fans as she held the glitterball trophy firmly in her hands with Carlos.

They said: ‘Hi everybody! We did it!

‘We can’t, I honestly, we can’t believe it, but we just want to say thank you so, so much for all your support, all your votes, all your kind words, it means everything to me and Carlos.

Karen Carney won Strictly Come Dancing 2025 as Tess and Claudia Winkleman bid goodbye to viewers in an emotional finale 

The presenters, who announced their departures in October, were left in tears during the show as the end approached

‘So thank you. Thank you so much.’

Before the result was announced, Tess and Claudia received a special tribute VT after this year’s series highlights were aired.

However, they were left blown away as Craig Revel Horwood read out a special letter from Her Majesty The Queen.

It said: ‘Tess and Claudia, as you prepare to take your final twirl, I just want to say thank you on behalf of the millions who watch you each week.

‘I have often thought that Strictly is not so much a show about dancing as about friendships, the bonds forged, the struggles overcome, and the joy shared in undertaking a joint endeavour.

‘If that is true, then perhaps yours has been the greatest strictly partnership of all. The warmth, compassion, and sheer happiness you have radiated with and from each other has been at the heart of the show’s success.

‘I think I speak for everyone when I say you have been utterly fabulous. I wish you both every success in wherever life’s journey takes you next, but as one who has appreciated its lifelong benefits, do promise us one thing, keep dancing.

‘With the warmest gratitude and admiration, Her Royal Highness, Queen Camilla.’