Our annual feast of the most iconic images of the year – recreated by our favourite celebrities…
Kate Garraway as Claudia Winkleman
claudia, sorry kate looks incred ©Marco Vittur
Speaking about the shoot Kate Garraway told us, ‘I hope Claudia sees this as a homage to her fabulousness and doesn’t now think, “Now I’ve got to change my look because of how ridiculous Kate looks!”
‘She’s iconic and BBC’s The Traitors is iconic. The reaction to our version was amazing. I was genuinely flabbergasted by the whole thing. It showed me the benefit of playing, laughing and having fun.
‘This Christmas, we’ll be at mine without Derek for the first time, after spending last year at my brother’s. I’m sure it will be emotional, but Christmas is like that, isn’t it? You think about the people you’ve lost and make the most of who’s around you.’
Pssst: Kate was so committed to perfecting Claudia’s look, she applied the iconic eyeliner herself and kept getting our hair stylist to adjust the fringe. ‘We have the same hairdresser, so I’ve had many a chat about Claudia’s hair,’ Kate told us. ‘I’m obsessed with fringes. I’ve tried one myself, but I didn’t look cool and edgy like Claudia – more like my mum had cut it for school!’
Helena Ford as Sabrina Carpenter
short n’ sweet ©Marco Vittur
Love Island 2025 OG star Helena Ford opened up about the shoot and said, ‘I absolutely loved dressing up as Sabrina – she’s a little pocket rocket. She’s an icon, so to even try and look remotely like her was fab.
‘I think we’re similar in terms of sassiness, but she’s definitely a lot fitter than me. My heart rate challenge song in the Love Island villa this summer was actually Sabrina’s Espresso.
‘This Christmas, I’m going down to Devon to spend it with my family and school friends. We have a tradition where we all run into the sea on Christmas morning for charity.’
Pssst: While Helena looked glamorous from head-to-toe on set, there was a hidden touch of comfort behind the scenes. The reality star gave the red sparkly heels a miss, instead opting to wear grey fluffy slippers throughout! Not only did they keep her cosy on set, but they helped her stay steady to achieve the perfect Sabrina squat. ‘Comfort is key,’ Helena told us. And we agree!
Fleur East, James Barr and Will Best as Beyoncé and her Cowboy Carter dancers
absolutely iconic ©Marco Vittur
Hits Radio Breakfast presenters Fleur East, James Barr and Will Best also opened up about their shoot…
How was it being Beyoncé and her dancers?
Fleur: I was over the moon. To be able to take on Queen Bey was an absolute honour.
Will: I didn’t manage to make it to the actual Cowboy Carter tour, but I’ve realised it doesn’t matter. I don’t need to, because I’ve seen Beyoncé up close now and I’ve sort of sat on her knee.
Are you all in the Christmas spirit?
Fleur: We call James ‘James Barr Humbug’, because he’s been moaning at us for playing festive songs. We love Christmas. James denies it, but I think he does, too.
James: Some of us are from a broken home, guys! But we’re a chosen family and that’s the Christmas spirit, really.
Pssst: Just as the trio were about to come downstairs for the shoot, our building’s fire alarm decided to go off. The presenters dutifully followed best practice by gathering outside. While Fleur was yet to get her chaps on, she was in full Beyoncé make-up, making it one of the most glamorous fire drills the office has ever seen!
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