Strictly host Tess Daly shares sizzling swimwear-clad holiday snap as she maintains a stoic silence after show is plagued by abuse and bullying claims

Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly has shared an insight into her relaxing holiday away from the furore surrounding the BBC dance show back at home.

The presenter, 55, posted a swimsuit-clad snap of herself soaking up the sunset on her getaway, as she maintains a stoic silence on the ongoing furore.

Tess looked incredible in a khaki one piece while perching on the end of a jetty, accessorising with a pair of stylish designer shades.

The TV star, who was wearing swimwear from her own brand, captioned the snap: ‘Grateful to all the beautiful things that summer brings.’

Tess appears to be away with a group of friends as she shared a group shot, as well as snaps of fresh strawberries and an inflatable ring in a pool.

The presenter, 55, posted a swimsuit-clad snap of herself soaking up the sunset on her getaway as she maintains a stoic silence on the ongoing furore

Tess, who has fronted the show since it returned in its current format in 2004, has so far failed to address the mounting criticism against the programme’s pro dancers.

It was revealed Tess and her co-host Claudia Winkleman could begin the new series with an apology for alleged abusive behaviour suffered by celebs in an attempt to save the show.

BBC bosses are said to be desperate to draw ‘an immediate line’ under the scandal when it begins in September.

The hosts may be asked to address it at the start of the first show and could even say sorry after complaints from Amanda Abbington, Zara McDermott and Steve Backshall.

‘This year’s Strictly is the 20th anniversary and it will be a celebration of the show and its history’, an insider told MailOnline.

‘The BBC will want to draw an immediate line under what has happened. The show can’t start soon enough’.

It came as BBC Director General Tim Davie apologised for the alleged mistreatment of contestants – finally breaking his silence on the scandal. 

He said he was ‘very sorry’ to anyone who ‘has had an experience on Strictly that hasn’t been wholly positive’ and vowed to ‘reflect on’ the complaints that have been made.

Tess appears to be away with a group of friends as she shared a group shot

She also shared a snap of several punets of fresh strawberries

Tess, who has fronted the show since it returned in its current format in 2004, has so far failed to address the mounting criticism against the programme’s pro dancers 

There are claims a host of Strictly celeb contestants have set up a ‘secret support group’ where they have shared their own horror stories and corroborated one another’s claims. 

But Tess and Claudia may not address the sudden departures of Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima. 

Di Prima admits kicking Zara McDermott once in a rehearsal but Giovanni has branded allegations about his teaching methods ‘simply false’. His supporters say he has high standards.

‘The BBC won’t want to go there’, the source claimed.

The series’ launch show where pairings will be revealed is pencilled in for September 4 with live shows beginning two weeks later. It will then run for 13 weeks until the final in December.

Strictly is facing its biggest crisis in its 20 years since it returned to the BBC in its current form.

There are also rumours that the Tess and Claudia could be considering their futures. There have long been claims that they have a mutual agreement that they would leave together to make way for a new presenting duo.

Tess and her co-host Claudia Winkleman may address the training methods scandal when they open the new series of Strictly in September