Let's Dance! Claudia Winkleman is joined by husband Kris Thykier as they celebrate the launch of new David Bowie biography
Preparations for the forthcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing were put on hold as Claudia Winkleman enjoyed a night out with husband Kris Thykier on Thursday evening.
The popular TV presenter, 45, was on hand to celebrate the launch of author Dylan Jones' new book David Bowie: A Life, an extensive biography compiled from more than 180 interviews with the late singer’s friends, former lovers and musical collaborators.
Sporting a thick roll neck sweater and generously applied eyeliner, Claudia beamed as she posed alongside her smartly dressed husband of 17-years, with whom she has three children, at the Hotel Café Royal in London.
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Happy couple: Preparations for the forthcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing were put on hold as Claudia Winkleman enjoyed a night out with husband Kris Thykier on Thursday evening
Other guests to attend the London event included divisive Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan, author Dylan and his glamorous wife Sarah Jones.
Elsewhere British actor Richard E. Grant made a welcome appearance, as did Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp.
Jones' 576 page book, published by Penguin, charts Bowie's flamboyant life from humble beginnings to fame, fortune and considerable excess in London, New York, Los Angeles and Berlin - where he recorded some of his most conceptual work.
Special appearance: The popular TV presenter, 45, was on hand to celebrate the launch of author Dylan Jones new book David Bowie: A Life, a biography compiled from more than 180 interviews with the late singer’s friends, former lovers and musical collaborators
In good company: Other guests to attend the London event included divisive Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morga
The hotel hosted the event, as David Bowie himself held an after-party at the Hotel Café Royal after his final performance as Ziggy Stardust at the Hammersmith Odeon on 3 July 1973.
Claudia's outing comes shortly after the BBC has revealed its top talent pay - with DJ Chris Evans topping the list with more than £2 million, dwarfing top-earning woman Claudia's pay packet.
The BBC darling was eighth in the list of highest earners, after Jeremy Vine, Humphrys, news reader Huw Edwards, broadcaster Steve Wright and presenter Matt Baker.
The top 10 includes just two women, Strictly Come Dancing and Radio 2 host Winkleman (£450,000-£499,999) and The One Show presenter Alex Jones (£400,000-£449,999).
In attendance: Other guests to attend included author Dylan Jones and his glamorous wife Sarah Jones
Say cheese: Dylan Jones and Christopher Bailey (L) and Paul McGuinness and Chris Thykier (R)
Keeping up with the Joneses: (L-R) Georgia Jones, Dylan Jones, Edie Jones and Sarah Jones
Meanwhile Claudia has been announced as the presenter for Great British Bake Off successor Britain’s Best Cook which will have the nation's favourite Mary Berry, 82, at the helm.
The eight-part series - which will be aired on BBC One - will test the real-life expertise of the country's greatest home cooks and 'celebrate the food people make for their loved ones every single day'.
The new show - which is produced by Keo films - will see ten contestants demonstrate their honed skills under pressure, while trying to bring their personality and flare to their sumptuous dishes that define British home cooking.
Taking inspiration from GBBO's challenges, the series' tasks will feature new tips and techniques which will test the cooks and prove their creativity, resourcefulness and technical ability to become Britain’s Best Cook.
Read all about it: Piers Morgan took a peek inside the new David Bowie autobiography
Special guest: Richard E. Grant was also in attendance at the event on Thursday evening
Gold: Richard E. Grant and Dylan Jones (L) and Alan Edwards and Spandau Ballet star Gary Kemp (R) rubbed shoulders at the book launch
Party time: (L-R) Kathy Gilfillan, Gary Farrow and Paul McGuinness let their hair down as they joined author Jones at the London event
Fitting tribute: (L-R) Harvey Goldsmith, Dylan Jones and Gary Kemp pose with a copy of the book, a tribute to the enigmatic Bowie
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