Claudia Winkleman initially rejected the chance to host The Traitors, worried that filming would take her away from her family
After watching the Dutch original, however, she became hooked and reconsidered
The presenter now regards the role as the greatest honour of her career
Her decision-making has not always favoured the BBC: after leaving Strictly, she also declined a second series of The Claudia Winkleman Show, admitting the chat format was not right for her
She will collect a Television Icon award this week, crediting luck, hard work and not taking herself too seriously.