Claudia Winkleman previously revealed the emotional toll of a huge change in the family, admitting it left her "in tears". The Strictly Come Dancing presenter, who shares three children with husband Kris Thykier , confessed she struggled to cope when their firstborn, Jake, flew the nest in 2022. Speaking on the Postcards From Midlife Podcast, Claudia was asked by hosts Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin about the difficulty of letting go as her children grow up. In response, Claudia admitted: "I