TESS & AMANDA’S SEX PACT

After wowing fans with her sultry new look, insiders say Strictly host Tess Daly has pal Amanda to thank for her new-found confidence

Tess Daly wowed Strictly Come Dancing viewers with her glamorous look last week – wearing a pink satin gown complete with thigh-high split – with fans praising her daring outfit, commenting, “Wow, that dress is beautiful” and, “You look lovely tonight” on Instagram.

And insiders suggest that fans of Tess’ new sexy look have her close pal Amanda Holden to thank.

LIBERATING

They tell Closer, “Tess’ friendship with Amanda has given her a new-found confidence and she credits Amanda for inspiring her to be more daring and embrace her sexy side. Amanda has been quietly persuading her to show off her incredible figure and sex-up her image. They’ve made a self-empowerment pact, with Amanda urging Tess not to live in fear of what the critics might say. It’s been incredibly liberating for her.”

FLAUNTING

The 54-year-old mum of two – who rose to fame in 2004 when she first started hosting Strictly, following smaller presenting roles and a modelling career – has typically embraced a more wholesome look, regularly wearing blouses and suit trousers while hosting.

Meanwhile Amanda, 52 – who came into the spotlight at a similar time when she began as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent after a career as an actress – is notoriously risqué with her outfit choices. In 2017, her Julian McDonald dress with a plunging neckline received a record-breaking 663 Ofcom complaints.

The source adds, “Tess has always