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The speaker is saying she prefers to keep parenting responsibility herself rather than give it to someone else, even if that person is very capable. The quote emphasizes trust in others is not the main issue; she still wants to remain the one responsible for her children.
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Originally said in English.
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About Tess Daly
English television presenter and former model
Tess Daly is an English television presenter and former model. She is best known for co-presenting the BBC One dance competition Strictly Come Dancing from 2004 to 2025. She announced in October 2025 that she would leave the programme after 21 years, at the end of the current series and after the Christmas Special was recorded. Her public profile is closely tied to long-running work in television presenting, especially on entertainment and live competition formats.
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