Natasha Kaplinsky, 52, stuns fans with her age-defying looks 20 years after winning Strictly Come Dancing as she makes an appearance on the show's anniversary special - suong
Natasha Kaplinsky left Strictly Come Dancing fans stunned with her age-defying appearance on Saturday as she featured in the show's 20th anniversary special.
The newsreader, 52, came the first ever celebrity to win the show alongside professional partner Brendan Cole back in 2004.
And 20 years later, Natasha looks as though she's hardly aged a day as she showcased her youthful look on the show.
Cutting a very glamorous figure, the TV personality donned a chic black lace blouse, a bouncy blow-dry and natural, dewy make-up.
Viewers watching at home were clearly blown away by how stunning she looked and took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to comment.
They penned: 'Natasha Kaplinsky looks amazing'; 'Natasha Kaplinsky still just oozes grace and finesse.'
Natasha Kaplinsky left Strictly Come Dancing fans stunned with her age-defying appearance on Saturday as she featured in the show's 20th anniversary special
The newsreader, 52, came the first ever celebrity to win the show alongside professional partner Brendan Cole back in 2004 [pictured]
'Natasha Kaplinsky does not look 20 years older than when she won it. She looks amazing. I see she’s now head of the BBFC - was at the cinema for the first time in ages this week and noticed her name on the certificate.'
During the show, Natasha reminisced on her win and time on the show and told how she initially declined to take part.
The star, who these days is President of the British Board of Film Classification, said: '20 years ago I was hosting BBC Breakfast, getting up at twenty past three every morning and then a phone call came about this new shiny floor, Saturday night dancing show - no thank you!'
She continued: 'Eventually, I got worn down because it sounded like the most amazing opportunity to learn to dance, to be driven around the dancefloor with a world-class professional.'
It comes after viewers tuning into Strictly Come Dancing: 20 Fabulous Years were left in tears on Saturday night as the show paid tribute to stars that have passed away.
Stars old and new reunited to reminisce about two decades of the BBC dancing show, with the episode taking a look back on its highs and lows.
However, while the show was a joyous look down memory lane, the touching feature remembering past dancers and contestants including Caroline Flack and Robin Windsor left those watching at home reaching for the tissues.
The moving scenes saw clips from the late stars' time on the show, and featured interviews with those who were close with them.
20 years later, Natasha looks as though she's hardly aged a day as she spoke to the camera
![During the show, Natasha reminisced on her win and time on the show and told how she initially declined to take part [pictured with Brendan Cole in 2004]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/12/93423849-14221169-image-a-47_1734956251730.jpg)
During the show, Natasha reminisced on her win and time on the show and told how she initially declined to take part [pictured with Brendan Cole in 2004]
Cutting a very glamorous figure, the TV personality donned a chic black lace blouse, while a bouncy blow-dry and natural, dewy make-up
Viewers watching at home were clearly blown away by how stunning she looked and took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to comment
As well as former Love Island host Caroline and pro dancer Robin, the in memoriam segment featured the likes of Dave Myers, Gary Rhodes, Lynda Bellingham, Willie Thorne and Paul Daniels.
While former show host Bruce Forsyth and head judge Len Goodman were emotionally honoured by several dancers, judges and contestants.
Watching the heart wrenching moments play out on screen, viewers rushed to X, formerly known as Twitter to reveal they were in tears, with one even remarking they were 'sobbing like a baby'.
They penned: 'I didn't expect this #strictly doc to make me cry quite so much'; 'Okay now I'm sobbing at this memorial part'
![It comes as Strictly fans were left in tears on Saturday night as the show paid tribute to stars that have passed away during the 20th anniversary special [Caroline Flack pictured with Pasha Kovalev]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/12/93389699-14221169-Strictly_Come_Dancing_fans_were_left_in_tears_on_Saturday_night_-a-48_1734956300580.jpg)
It comes as Strictly fans were left in tears on Saturday night as the show paid tribute to stars that have passed away during the 20th anniversary special [Caroline Flack pictured with Pasha Kovalev]
![While the show was a joyous look down memory lane, the touching feature remembering past dancers and contestants including Caroline Flack and Robin Windsor [pictured] left those watching at home reaching for the tissues](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/12/93389697-14221169-While_the_show_was_a_joyous_look_down_memory_lane_the_touching_f-a-49_1734956306304.jpg)
While the show was a joyous look down memory lane, the touching feature remembering past dancers and contestants including Caroline Flack and Robin Windsor [pictured] left those watching at home reaching for the tissues
'Goodness me I’m ugly crying at #Strictly'; 'okay yeah Lisa talking about robin has fully set me off.'
'Oh god this tribute section has finished me off! Rip to all the talent gone too soon.'
'Oh this memorial section has got me right in the feels'; 'The Caroline Flack footage broke me.'
'Either I’ve drank too much wine or the Strictly 20 years is very sad. This memorial bit has me sobbing like a baby.'
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