BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans 'crying' over Claudia Winkleman 'double' and ask 'who is that?'

Strictly Come Dancing fans were confused as they saw Claudia Winkleman's 'double' in the ballroom as week six of the competition got underway.

It was the BBC One dance contest's Halloween special on Saturday night (October 26) saw the remaining 11 couples take to the ballroom floor once again, this time dressed in spooky attire, in the hopes of making it through to another week in Strictly's 20th-anniversary series.

It's not until Sunday’s (October 27) results show that the talented group of professional dancers will showcase a routine, choreographed by Matt Flint, that sees Carlos Gu dressed as the lead character of Tim Burton’s 1988 horror comedy film – and its sequel, released last month.

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But back to Saturday night and it was judges Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke who stunned fans as they appeared dressed as the Grady sisters from Stanley Kubrick's 1980 film.

As well as Craig and Anton, Motsi Mabuse came dressed as classic Disney villain Cruella de Vill while head judge Shirley Ballas appeared as Hocus Pocus' Winifred Sanderson.

But it while hosts Claudia and Tess Daly swerved donning fancy dress, instead wearing gorgeous matching all-black ensembles, there was one Strictly star who was sending viewers wild with their costume - as they dressed up as Claudia herself.

Pro Carlos Gu, who wasn't given a celebrity dance partner this year, was seen donning a black wig with a full fringe, just like Claudia's iconic hairdo, which he paired with a black blazer and leopard print trousers.

And it didn't take fans long to flock to social media. @JillHudson21 said: "Who’s that in the background, looking like Claudia??? #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing #StrictlyComeDancing24 #SCD." @scddevereaux commented: "CARLOS IS CLAUDIA IM CRYING #strictly."

@kirv96 wrote: "Carlos dressed as Claudia. He has won Halloween 2024 #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly." @superTV247 posted: "Carlos turning up to #Strictly Halloween dressed as Claudia Winkleman next to Claudia Winkleman is the best Halloween costume I have ever seen." @JoyKluver added: "Carlos as Claudia is breathtaking and terrifying in equal measure! Best costume ever! #strictly #StrictlyComeDancing."