Strictly Come Dancing co-host Tess Daly was actually born Helen Elizabeth Daly but changed her name when she became a model and presenter
November 19, 2022 - 14:56 GMT Diane Shipley Tess Daly is best known for presenting Strictly Come Dancing, which she has co-hosted since 2004, first with Bruce Forsyth and now alongside Claudia Winkleman.
The 53-year-old started modelling after being scouted at the age of 17 while waiting for her sister outside McDonald's in Manchester.Since there was another model named Helen Daly in the industry, she was asked to use another name and chose"Tess" on her agent's advice, later saying this was because her agent was inspired by the Nastassja Kinski movie of the same name.
Despite only being known by her professional name in both modelling and television, Tess has not chosen to officially change her name.In 2020, she commented:"I've never changed it by deed poll anything because I think it would be disrespectful to my parents".
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