Claudia Winkleman: Strictly host told 'lazy' outfit is 'not enough' by BBC bosses

“I need to think about floor-length gowns and thigh slits and Spanx (might need to wear two pairs) and all that jazz,” she giggled.

“My preference would be to get one black suit and wear it every week but that is not enough, I’ve been told.

“While constantly wearing black in real life is sensible and effective, on TV it looks lazy!”

Claudia noted that during the cold winter months viewers deserve sparkly, over-the-top outfits and funky colours with lots of dazzle.

But the extravagant dresses aren’t theirs to keep, as the BBC wardrobe department will reuse them for years to come.