Tess Daly supported as she's left 'very humbled' in update away from Strictly Come Dancing ballroom

Strictly Come Dancing star Tess Daly
-Credit: (Image: Tess Daly Instagram)


Tess Daly has been supported by fans as she said she was left 'very humbled'. The presenter is back in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom after the BBC One dance contest returned for its 2024 series.

However, away from hosting the hit show alongside Claudia Winkleman, Tess is busy working on other projects including her business Naia Beach, which she launched in 2021 alongside her long-time friend Gayle Lawton.

And the work is seemingly paying off as the swimwear brand picked up the 'Best New Brand of the Year' award at the Drapers Independents Awards 2024.

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Confirming the news with a snap of Tess and Gayle beaming with their award at the ceremony earlier this week, Naia Beach said on Instagram: "We’re SO proud to announce we are WINNERS of the @drapersonline ‘Best New Brand of the Year’ award!

"Our founders @tessdaly & @gayle_x_ added: 'To win such a prestigious award as a young brand is a huge honour and incredibly motivating for us to continue making women feel incredible in their swimwear and helping them feel empowered. We want to dedicate this to our Naia Women who inspire us everyday!' #NaiaBeachwear."

Tess has since shared a video doumenting her and Gayle's successful night at the awards and told her 867,000 followers: "Feeling so proud of our brand @naia_beach, just 4 short years and a lot of hard work, and myself and my business partner & best friend @gayle_x_ feel very humbled by this milestone!"

She added: "Thank you to @drapersonline for awarding us with ‘Brand of the Year’ and to our NAIA Women for your constant support," before the messages came flooding in.

@heidi.fossali said: "OMG!! WELL DONE!! Love love you guys and Naia Beachwear." @mrs_tt_owl commented: "Congratulations ladies! Here's to the next four years and beyond!" @soelliemt wrote: "Congratulations. So well deserved." @claire.hosier replied: "Well done to you all at @naia_beach."

@babsfg12 posted: "Congratulations! So well deserved." @beach2bar_ shared: "Huge congratulations, so well deserved." @nicolaberry1969 added: "Well done looking fabulous as usual Tess."