Claudia Winkleman beforehand opened up concerning the backlash she acquired for changing Jonathan Ross on BBC’s film evaluate present, Movie.
The TV legend, 53, has been a staple on screens for over three a long time. From stints on The Traitors to The Piano – which returns tonight (April 27) – Claudia has remained booked and busy through the years.
Again in 2010, Claudia landed a gig as the brand new presenter on Movie, a BBC film evaluate present, changing Jonathan Ross.
However the resolution didn’t go down nicely with some – and Claudia was fast to react to the criticism.
Claudia Winkleman on changing Jonathan Ross
In 2010, Claudia took over from Jonathan Ross as host of BBC’s Movie. Jonathan had been on the helm of the present since 1999.
Speaking about being the brand new presenter, Claudia mentioned on the time: “I’m fully over the moon about being given this monumental honour and am extremely proud to be to be presenting the brand new look Movie 2010.”
Claudia – who co-hosted with movie journalist Danny Leigh – added: “It’s an honour to comply with on from the good Jonathan Ross.”
However Claudia’s new position was met with backlash; one thing she mentioned she “didn’t disagree with”.
Claudia responds to backlash
“I’ve watched that present each week since I used to be 14. Whoever took over from Jonathan would have made me furious,” Claudia informed Scotsman in 2010.
She then quipped: “I’m furious! I’ll miss him too. I get it. So I’m not grumpy in any respect.”
Nonetheless, regardless of the divided reception, Claudia admitted: “It’s a biggie and it’s my dream job. The job of my life. And I’m very glad to say that if I’m not good I’m going to cease doing it.”
When did Claudia give up BBC’s Movie?
Quick ahead to 2016, and Claudia introduced she had give up the present after six years.
“I’m extremely unhappy about leaving the movie present and it wasn’t a simple resolution,” she mentioned in an announcement on the time.
Claudia added: “Right now of 12 months I juggle every kind of issues for TV and radio and the present merely deserves somebody who can provide it their all.”
Watch Claudia on The Piano on Sunday (April 27) at 9:00PM on Channel 4.
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