TV & Streaming27 September 2026
Strictly 2026 kicks off with new trio of hosts and live studio drama
Strictly Come Dancing launched its 2026 series with a brand new hosting trio and chaotic live moments that required production staff to intervene.
Dancer, choreographer, and television judge
Craig Revel Horwood
Best known for Serving as the resident sharp-tongued judge on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing
- Born
- 1965
- From
- Australian-British
- Working since
- 1989
- Also known as
- Mr Nasty
Nobody dishes out a brutal two-paddle quite like Craig Revel Horwood. He has occupied the judge's chair on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing since the very first episode in 2004, playing the pantomime villain to perfection. With an eye for floppy thumbs and sloppy footwork, he built a persona that viewers love to boo every single Saturday night.
Off television, the Aussie-born showman runs the West End boards as a top-tier director and choreographer. He tackled massive productions like Sunset Boulevard and Annie, often popping up in drag as Miss Hannigan just to keep crowds on their toes. These days, he tours the country, drops solo music, and remains the sharpest tongue on British prime-time TV.
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Craig Revel Horwood in brief
- —Sole judge to appear on every single series of Strictly Come Dancing since 2004.
- —Starred as Miss Hannigan in multiple West End and touring runs of Annie.
- —Scored two Laurence Olivier Award nominations for West End choreography.
- —Became a naturalised British citizen in August 2011.
- —Toured the UK with his autobiographical solo show All Balls and Glitter.
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