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Claudia Winkleman Will Discuss 'Fireball' Accident That Left Her Daughter With Severe Burns In 'Watchdog' Fire Safety Special

Claudia Winkleman To Open Up About Her Daughter's Accident
Daniel Welsh

Claudia Winkleman is to speak in detail for the first time about the tragic accident that left her daughter with severe burns.

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Back in October, Claudia’s eight-year-old daughter was taken to hospital after being involved in a serious accident, when her Halloween costume caught fire causing what one witness described as a "fireball" around the little girl.

It’s now been announced that the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ presenter will discuss the terrifying incident in an episode of the consumer rights’ show, ‘Watchdog’, which will air later this month.

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According to Radio Times, her appearance will be part of a special episode devoted to fire safety, which “will call for the rules on safety testing to be changed”.

Following the incident, Claudia urged people to be more aware of the dangers of open fires, saying in a statement: “We would like to take this opportunity to remind anyone taking part in fireworks parties or Guy Fawkes celebrations to be vigilant about the dangers of candles, open fires and fireworks and to please have the appropriate safety measures in place and to hand.”

While her daughter recovered, Claudia was forced to miss several weeks of presenting ‘Strictly’.

She later issued a statement publicly thanking the medical professionals who had helped nurse her daughter back to health, saying: “We are bowled over by their kindness and brilliance.

“Although it will be a long road to recovery, she is getting the best possible care. Thank you so much for your lovely messages - they meant everything.”

Claudia’s epsiode of ‘Watchdog’ will air on Thursday, 14 May at 8pm on BBC One.

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Lighthouse Gala Auction(01 of26)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: Claudia Winkleman attends the Lighthouse Gala Auction at Christie's King Street on March 19, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Claudia Winkleman Presents 'Blind Gate' - Photocall(02 of26)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Claudia Winkleman hosts the UK's first ever live dating show on Valentine's Day with the prize being a trip in Air New Zealand's economy skycouch to LA at Heathrow Airport on February 14, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Danny Martindale/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Claudia Winkleman Presents 'Blind Gate' - Photocall(03 of26)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Claudia Winkleman hosts the UK's first ever live dating show on Valentine's Day with the prize being a trip in Air New Zealand's economy skycouch to LA at Heathrow Airport on February 14, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Danny Martindale/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
25 Years Of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day - Photocall(04 of26)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - FEBRUARY 05: Claudia Winkleman attends a photocall to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day for Comic Relief at Southbank Centre on February 5, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart Wilson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
GQ Men of the Year Awards 2012(05 of26)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 04: Claudia Winkleman attends the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2012 at The Royal Opera House on September 4, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Django Unchained - UK Premiere - Red Carpet Arrivals(06 of26)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 10: Claudia Winkleman attends the UK Premiere of 'Django Unchained' at the Empire Leicester Square on January 10, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Duchess Of Cambridge Attends The UK's Creative Industries Reception At The Royal Academy Of Arts(07 of26)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Claudia Winkleman attends the UK's Creative Industries Reception at the Royal Academy of Arts on July 30, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ivor Novello Awards 2012(08 of26)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 17: Claudia Winkleman attends the 2012 Ivor Novello Awards at Grosvenor House, on May 17, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Fred Duval/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Carphone Warehouse Appy Awards 2012 - Red Carpet Arrivals(09 of26)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 25: Claudia Winkleman attends the Carphone Warehouse Appy Awards at Battersea Power station on April 25, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
BAFTA - Nominees Party(10 of26)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - FEBRUARY 11: Claudia Winkleman attends the BAFTA nominees party at Asprey London on February 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart Wilson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The UK Gala Premiere of W.E.(11 of26)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Claudia Winkleman and Kris Thykier arrive at the UK premiere of W.E.at ODEON Kensington on January 11, 2012 in London, England. The film is released on January 20. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Freud) (credit:Getty Images)
Harper's Bazaar Women Of the Year Awards 2011(12 of26)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 07: Claudia Winkleman attends the Harper's Bazaar Women Of the Year Awards 2011 at Claridges Hotel on November 7, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn McCormack/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
W.E. - Premiere:55th BFI London Film Festival(13 of26)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: TV personality Claudia Winkleman attends the 'W.E.' premiere during the 55th BFI London Film Festival at Empire Leicester Square on October 23, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images For The BFI) (credit:Getty Images)
The UK Premiere Of "The Debt" - After Party(14 of26)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Claudia Winkleman attends the UK premiere of 'The Debt' after party at The Halcyon Gallery on September 21, 2011 in London, England. The film releases in the UK on Friday September 30th 2011. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for The Debt) (credit:Getty Images)
Soho House Grey Goose After Party - Afterparty(15 of26)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Claudia Winkleman attends the Soho House Grey Goose After Party at Grovesnor House Hotel on February 13, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Dave M. Benett/Getty Images for Grey Goose Vodka) (credit:Getty Images)
Scott Pilgrim Vs The World - European Film Premiere - Arrivals(16 of26)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Claudia Winkleman attends the 'Scott Pilgrim Vs The World' European film premiere at The Empire cinema, Leicester Square on August 18, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2010 - VIP Private View Arrivals(17 of26)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: Claudia Winkleman arrives at the 2010 Royal Academy Summer Exhibition VIP private view on June 9, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Samsung 3D Television - Party Arrivals(18 of26)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: Claudia Winkleman arrives at the Samsung 3D Television party at the Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York's HQ on April 27, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
National Television Awards 2010 - Arrivals(19 of26)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Tess Daly and Claudia Winkelman arrive at the National Television Awards held at O2 Arena on January 20, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Women In Film And TV Awards(20 of26)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Claudia Winkelman attends the Women In Film And TV Awards at London Hilton on December 4, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Harper's Bazaar Women Of The Year Awards - Arrivals(21 of26)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 07: Presenter Claudia Winkleman attends the Harper's Bazaar Women Of The Year Awards at The Dorchester on September 7, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition Preview Party 2009 - Arrivals(22 of26)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: Claudia Winkleman attends The Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition Preview Party 2009 at Royal Academy of Arts on June 3, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Digital Spy Reality TV Awards - Arrivals(23 of26)
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LONDON - APRIL 06: (UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS OUT) Claudia Winkleman attends the Digital Spy Reality TV Awards at the Bloomsbury Ballroom on April 6, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Fergus McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Red Nose Day - Press Launch(24 of26)
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LONDON - JANUARY 29: Claudia Winkleman poses at the Official Launch of Red Nose Day on January 29, 2009 at the Empire, Leicester Sqaure in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Eurovision Dance Contest - Dress Rehearsal(25 of26)
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GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 05: Television presenter Claudia Winkleman hosts the Eurovision dance contest dress rehearsal September 5, 2008 in Glasgow, Scotland. Twenty-eight dancers from 14 countries are being represented in the show, which will be televised live on BBC1 tomorrow. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
53rd Ivor Novello Awards - Arrivals(26 of26)
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LONDON - MAY 22: Presenter Claudia Winkleman arrives at the 53rd Ivor Novello Awards At the Dorchester Hotel on May 22, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

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