Tess Daly : (5) " I love those moments – the homework, the school run, when I get to chat to other mums. That’s real life. " - Tess Daly " I mean, obviously, this is a business that favors men as hosts without a doubt and they’re often paid more for the same job so I guess you could call that sexism but, personally, I haven’t come across it yet. " - Tess Daly " My mum’s really the only person who still calls me Helen, and that’s not often. She tends to call me ‘love,’ so when she does say ‘Helen’ it can take me a while to respond. " - Tess Daly " If someone’s in tears or they’re leaving the show, it’s hard not being able to physically reach out. But Strictly’ is such a celebratory, feel-good show, full of warmth and sparkle and joy, I felt lucky to be a part of something that people were appreciating on a whole other level because they were stuck at home. " - Tess Daly " I have the luxury of being alive and healthy, and I’m very grateful for that. " - Tess Daly