Finally, the time has come — Suranne Jones has unleashed her take on Claudia Winkleman on the world in The Traitors: The Movie.
For Comic Relief 2024 featured famous faces impersonating genuine contestants from the second series of the popular reality show. David Walliams portrayed Traitor Paul Gorton with a ginger beard and hair, while Jonathan Bailey rocked a large cross earring as Harry Clark from Bridgerton. It was the wind-blown fringe of the Gentleman Jack actress that captured viewers’ hearts as she flawlessly imitated the host. Posting a snap of herself as Claudia to her Instagram when it was first announced, the 45-year-old star wrote: ‘Surandia Winklechops … Claudanne Jonkleman.’.
Claudia’s iconic thick forehead-hiding hair made Suranne look the part, but she ‘nailed’ the mannerisms of the 52-year-old. Claudia’s epic show The Traitors was spoofed for Comic Relief. Suranne was praised for looking identical to Claudia.
She managed to capture Claudia’s mannerisms.
Many fans praised Suranne Jones for her portrayal of Claudia Winkleman.
Fans were obsessed with her depiction.
For Lenny Henry’s final Comic Relief, the icon announced a grand total of £37,019,832 has been raised.
‘Claudanne Jonkleman’ has wowed fans.
Kirv96 joked: ‘Nah I need a full series of Suranne Jones as Claudia and Sally Phillips as Diane.’
‘Suranne Jones as Claudia Winkleman has probably been the funniest thing in recent years,’ agreed Ash Skinner.
Claudia herself has not commented on the sketch but Paul did address the likeness in an Instagram post when the movie was announced.
The fan-favourite of the 2024 series shared a photo of Little Britain star David dressed up as him, and joked: ‘If I had a million predictions of what would happen after the show and I’d still never have guessed this.’
He then gave a four-word request to David and Jonathan: ‘Do us proud lads.’
For Lenny Henry’s final Comic Relief, the icon announced a grand total of £37,019,832 has been raised.
