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Strictly’s Craig Revel Horwood shares emotional career update amid show scandal
The star has been a theatrical performer for decades as well as being a Strictly judge
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Craig Revel Horwood has confessed that his ‘dancing days are over’ after years as a performer.
The beloved BBC judge is preparing to return to the glitzy competition series for its 20th anniversary in just over a weeks’ time.
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However, after decades on the stage himself - including wearing heels while in drag - he’s revealed his health means he’s no longer able to dance.
In an emotional admission, Craig told "[The problem] is from wearing heels all my life. They’re so bad for you, although they look fabulous.
“You can’t keep dancing forever; it’s strenuous."
"I’ve had my toes done, I’ve had my hips replaced, I’ve had everything done, so my dance days are over,” he added.
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Craig’s career has seen him perform in a string of adored shows from Jesus Christ Superstar to playing Miss Hannigan in a touring production of Annie.
While his dancing days are over, he’s vowed not to stop performing, saying he’d be an “idiot” to retire and “wouldn’t know what to do with himself”.
Instead, he’s turned his attention to being a choreographer.
He bleakly added: “I think I’m just going to keep working until I drop dead."
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Craig’s comments come ahead of the return of Strictly Come Dancing, which launches on Saturday, September 14 on BBC One.
The series marked the show’s 20th anniversary, with Craig being on the show since the start.
Watch as Strictly pros return to dancefloor in first look at glitzy new series
However, the show has been marred with controversy this year, with two fan favourites – Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima – leaving the show over their reported ‘misconduct’.
Both Giovanni and Graziano have denied any wrongdoing, despite Gio’s 2023 partner Amanda Abbington launching a formal complaint against him to the BBC.
The complaint kickstarted a probe that later unearthed footage of Graziano reportedly ‘kicking and spitting’ at his 2023 partner, Zara McDermott.
The investigation is still ongoing.
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- EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick.
- Athlete Tom Dean is a three-time Olympic champion.
- X Factor winner and former Corrie star Shayne Ward.
- Miranda star Sarah Hadland.
- Gladiators star Montell Douglas AKA Fire.
- Football pundit Paul Merson.
- DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles.
- Olympic hero Sam Quek.
- Towie legend Pete Wicks.
- Love Island star Tasha Ghouri.
- Morning Live star Dr Punam Krishan.
- 80s legend and singer Toyah Willcox.
- Opera singer Wynne Evans.
- JLS singer JB Gill.
- Blind comedian Chris McCausland.
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