Craig Revel Horwood mocks Anton Du Beke for being in the ‘cheap seats’ instead of judging on Strictly

CRAIG Revel Horwood brutally mocked Anton Du Beke for being in the "cheap seats" after his time as a Strictly judge ended.

The 55-year-old joked about his co-star being banished to the crowd now that Motsi Mabuse was out of quarantine.

Craig delivered the hilarious line after hearing Anton booing when he criticised Bill Bailey.

"I thought it was a little stompy," Craig told Bill before being interrupted by Anton.

"Is that Anton booing from he cheap seats?

"Sorry Anton, but you're no longer up here."

This sent the audience - made up of the professional dancers and celebrities - into a booing frenzy.

"Oh that's more like it," said a delighted Craig.

"That fills me with excitement."

Thankfully Anton didn't take the comments to heart - and was seen laughing along as Craig broke into a smile.

Elsewhere in the show, Maisie broke down in tears after a sweet video message from her granddad and HRVY got the perfect score.