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Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood makes key change as he fears being 'cancelled'
Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has revealed his big fear of being cancelled after looking back at footage of himself talking to contestants on the hit BBC series Strictly Come Dancing legend Craig Revel Horwood is known for his blunt responses to contestants as they try to back the coveted Glitter Ball. But it appears his fear of being cancelled is making him change his ways. The once spiky judge, 60, has admitted he has had to "mellow" his straight talking ways as the years go by. He revealed his worry of being cancelled led to his decision. His latest comments come months after he took aim at the BBC contest's other judges, Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, and Motsi Mabuse and claiming he was the reason for the show's success. But now, Craig has claimed he is trying to make sure he always adds a positive onto any comment he makes towards celebrity contestants. Speaking to Mail Online, Craig confessed: "Back 21 years ago I could be more direct but now what I do is be honest and upfront with the contestants about their routine like I am with anything, I am honest, and with Strictly I am honest but then I will try tag a positive onto the end of it." "I generally do one point now where it's a negative and a point that's positive just to help them build and grow and give them more confidence. "As long as I am honest and not being harsh for effect and telling the truth about the dance then no one can really go against that." He added that he feels he would only be at risk of being cancelled if he was being untoward. He said any comments he makes aren't for personal gain and never will be. And he admitted last year that he had decided to tone down his comments. It comes after he looked back and thought "ooh, that's cutting" when he revisited past comments. The comments come as former professional dancer on the show, Orla Jordan, jibed the judge for having "lost his sparkle". However, Craig claims that isn't the case. Footage has shown how he was t the centre of an awkward row after criticising a Dancing with the Stars contestant live on air in the Aussie version of Strictly. He was met with backlash after labelling Osher Gunsberg's Tango a "right royal mess" in a recent episode. After hearing the comments, the former Bachelorette Australia host fired back: "Would you like to try going down that perspex ramp in those heels, sir? You are more than welcome to show me how to do it." And in Craig fashion, he responded: "That is not my job." Craig then continued to criticise, as he labelled the dance 'completely erratic' and accused the TV star of 'making mistakes' everywhere. Osher, who was partnered with professional dancer Sriani Argaet, wasn't impressed and replied: "But I need you to be doing it in a tango step while the person next to you is on one foot, kicking, and you're holding their momentum against you. After you." Craig quickly dismissed the suggestion as something they could do 'some other time'. And following the confrontation, the video went viral on social media. Fans were quick to call out the on-air 'melt down' as they took to social media.
Metro
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
All celebrities rumoured for Strictly 2025 line-up including reality TV icon
Following the success of Strictly Come Dancing 2024, in which Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell lifted the Glitter Ball trophy, rumours are already swirling around who will be next to take part. It remains to be seen who will take to the dancefloor when the BBC show returns later this year, with some suspecting a former winner of The Traitors could be joining the cast. Our line-up of professional dancers has been confirmed, with all last year's favourites returning, plus the addition of two new pros to come. But who will they be teaching how to tango? Among the current rumoured lineup is reality TV darling and Danny Dyer's one and only daughter – Dani Dyer. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Let's take a look at the rest… It has been a big year for Love Island winner Dani Dyer after she tied the knot with her footballer fiancé Jarrod Bowen in a fairytale wedding. After reigning triumph in the world of romance, it looks like she is set to swap the bouquet out for dance shoes so she can hit the ballroom floor later this year on Strictly. 'Bosses are thrilled she's agreed to take part and are ironing out her fee. 'She's bubbly, down-to-earth and straight-talking and producers reckon she'll make an ideal contestant – not to mention the bonus of having Jarrod and dad Danny in the audience supporting her,' an insider told The Sun. If she makes it to the final line-up then she'll be miles ahead of her father aka EastEnders star Danny who has sworn off the show. 'I get offered to do Strictly every year, and it's not for me. I've got no desire to be mincing around in sequins,' he told The Sun last year. Jake Brown launched himself into reality TV stardom after winning the third season of The Traitors, sharing the prize with other winner Leanne Quigley. Speaking to The Sun, a source said that getting Jake in the line-up would be ideal: 'Strictly bosses think Jake would be the perfect fit for this year's line-up. 'He's a good guy, as viewers saw by his journey on The Traitors – so he will be popular with the fanbase and they love to cross-promote with other huge BBC shows.' Strictly Come Dancing has seen an increasing number of reality stars in its line-ups in recent years, while also featuring more dancers with disabilities. Jake has been open about his cerebral palsy, with the source adding that his inclusion could be 'inspiring to see how he tackles the dancefloor with a disability'. Queen Camilla's eldest son Tom Parker-Bowles, 50, is reportedly top of Strictly's wishlist. A food critic and writer, the Royal is no stranger to TV, having appeared on various culinary formats including BBC's MasterChef. King Charles' stepson's other TV credits include ITV's Food Glorious Food, Australian cooking series The Hot Plate, and Good Food Channel's Market Kitchen. According to a source, Tom was approached by Strictly last year, but the plan fell through. Bosses are hoping for better luck now as his signing would be a real 'coup.' They told The Mirror: 'Top of their wishlist is MasterChef star Tom. His name was also sounded out last year but never materialised. Bosses hope they'll have better luck this year. 'It would be a coup to sign someone with such a strong royal link. Maybe we could see Camilla and Charles in the audience?' Tom's father is Queen Camilla's ex-husband Andrew Parker-Bowles. He also has a sister, art curator Laura Lopes. Ex On The Beach star Ashley Cain could appear on Strictly after catching the eye of BBC bosses. The reality TV star, 34, reportedly made a list of stars producers would like to appear on the next season of the show. 'He's a proper character with a very interesting background that looks the part,' a source told The Mirror. 'He would be a great addition to the Strictly lineup. He's presented a couple of shows and has really impressed.' The former footballer previously said he would like to take part in Strictly as a tribute to his late daughter Azaylia, who died in 2021 at eight months old after suffering from leukaemia. Ashley and his former partner, Safiyya Vorajee, raised more than £1.5million for Azaylia's treatment before her death and have since continually raised awareness and money for charity. 'Me and my family are known for dancing. That's what we do,' he told The Sun last year. 'When I had my daughter in hospital, when she was poorly, any time that she used to be feeling poorly or she was going through chemotherapy, I used to hold her in my arms, and I used to dance with her. 'And I'd dance with her for hours and hours and hours and hours. So something like Strictly would relate to me in a sense where I would love to do a Lion King-themed dance. 'I would love to be able to tell my story on such an amazing platform that could reach out to so many incredible people.' The X Factor alum Stacey Solomon is believed to have caught the eye of Strictly bosses, who are keen to sign her up. It's thought she first landed on their radar after winning a National Television Award for her BBC One series Sort Your Life Out in September. She also has a whopping online following of over six million, with fans obsessed with her life at Pickle Cottage with husband Joe Swash and their kids. A source told The Sun: 'Stacey is a hit with viewers thanks to her lovable personality. The BBC always want to showcase their own talent on Strictly, and Stacey's show has already bagged them an NTA. 'Fans will also love watching her husband Joe Swash in the audience cheering her on every week.' Stacey would surely be open to the conversation should the Strictly phone call come, having expressed her love for the show in the past, despite not being the best dancer. 'I would never say never, but I am a terrible dancer, an absolutely terrible dancer. I don't know why, but I have no rhythm when it comes to movement,' she said in 2022. 'I have rhythm with singing or listening to music, but when it comes to moving my feet, I am left-footed; I have two left feet!' However, she's a self-professed Strictly fanatic, declaring herself 'obsessed with the costumes'. 'Also, I would love to learn a new skill like that. I love learning anything, to be honest,' added the Loose Woman. 'I'd be one of those people who would go out in week 1, and they'd be like, 'Well, that was a waste of time!'' Last series, Miranda actress Sarah Hadland wowed viewers and the judges with her dancing talents, reaching the grand final with her pro partner, Vito Coppola. Throughout the series, she was inundated with support from her celebrity pals and co-stars, most notably Miranda Hart herself, who gave the nation a gorgeous surprise by sitting front row in the studio. She even made her way into the VT one week, taking her pet pooch to visit Sarah and Vito in rehearsals and cheer them on. Miranda made no secret of the fact that she was Sarah's biggest cheerleader, sharing a video to Instagram each weekend for motivation and joking about being her sidekick's teacher. So, it's no surprise people want the star to take part in Strictly next time, now that she's returned to the public eye after battling chronic health issues for some time. People even want her to follow directly in Sarah's footsteps and be paired with Vito. Miranda galloping her way onto the Strictly dancefloor is not a want, but a need . Strictly fans also have their eyes on Big Brother 2023 finalist Yinrun Huang for the upcoming series. The foodie influencer has gained a following of hundreds of thousands with her online content since finishing fourth in the first outing of ITV's reboot. Her cooking videos have repeatedly gone viral, as have her dancing videos with husband Luke. There's one video in particular that got people talking, though, as she performed the Charli XCX Apple dance with Strictly professionals Nancy Xu and Carlos Gu. Proving herself to have natural rhythm, Yinrun has now been backed to take things one step further and compete in Strictly. '@bbcstrictly get her signed up!', commented @hmn_028 on her vid. 'Keep dancing , see you on Strictly next year', echoed @dancingmags68. She was invited down to the show last year and has remained close pals with Nancy, specifically over the past few months, so if there's such a thing as a Strictly Easter egg, we reckon this could be it. If this rumour is true, Angellica Bell is in for a busy year! She started off 2025 strong by heading into the Celebrity Big Brother house with the likes of JoJo Siwa, Mickey Rourke, Chris Hughes, Jack P. Shepherd, Donna Preston, and Patsy Palmer. The CBBC star is, of course, no stranger to live TV, having started out on children's telly before moving to co-host with Martin Lewis, so we have no doubt she'd ace it under the pressure of Strictly. According to reports, Angellica was a 'reserve' for last year's series, just like when Kelvin Fletcher took over from Jamie Laing in 2019 when he got injured and had to pull out. More Trending But now, Angellica is hoping to be an original cast member. 'So when I've had like, in-depth conversations with people who are my friends and they say it's great,' Angellica previously told The Sun, 'I would definitely go from their recommendation.' A version of this article was originally published on April 20. View More » Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One later this year. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The BBC can't justify still showing Mrs Brown's Boys MORE: Controversial BBC series viewers called 'abysmal' confirms return is weeks away MORE: Doctor Who legend takes swipe at 'grumpy old fans' of BBC series
Edinburgh Live
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Strictly star flooded with support as she shares heartbreaking family update
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell has been inundated with sweet support as she shared the heartbreaking news of her grandfather's passing. The popular professional dancer, who first graced the BBC show in 2017, broke the sad news to her followers through a touching social media post. Dianne, 36, recent Strictly champion alongside comedian Chris McCausland, shared a heart-warming video of the time she surprised her grandad in Australia following her Glitter Ball victory. Her boyfriend, Joe Sugg, filmed the sweet moment, which saw the pair posing, embracing, and dancing together, with his laughter audible in the background. Alongside the clip, Dianne wrote: ''Rest in peace pop you were 99 years young thank you for all the stories and I just know you will be up there dancing with Nan already.' (Image: Dianne Buswell Instagram) The post quickly filled with heartfelt messages from fans and fellow Strictly Come Dancing stars. Fellow professional Nancy Xu sent her love, writing: 'D D Sending you all the love'. While Michelle Tsiakkas commented: ''I'm so sorry for your loss Di Sending you and your family all my love'. Vito Coppola, currently touring with Dianne in their Red Hot and Ready show, also expressed his condolences with a praying hands emoji and a heart. The dancer's Instagram followers joined in sending their sympathies as one said: 'omg i'm so sorry, sending so much love to you and your family.' Another wrote: 'Sending you all the love to your beautiful family, so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you all.' Meanwhile one added: 'I'm so sorry for your loss Diane. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.' Her loss comes just weeks after the death of her 'special' nan, who Dianne announced had died in early March. 'Rest in peace nan,' she penned alongside a montage of clips of them together. 'Love you very much. I'm so grateful I was home to say goodbye to such a special lady in my life now go be with pop he has been patiently waiting for you.' Dianne, the Aussie dance sensation who's been a staple on Strictly for eight years, is set to return to the ballroom for another series later this year. Over the years, she's danced with celebs like Dev Griffin, Max George, Tyler West, and Bobby Brazier. Although she's had near misses before, 2024 was the year she finally clinched the glitterball trophy, winning over viewers with her partnership with Chris, the show's first-ever blind contestant. Strictly Come Dancing will return this autumn on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Metro
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Strictly star shares heartbreaking post after death of beloved family member
Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell has announced the death of her beloved grandfather. The fan-favourite pro, who joined the BBC show in 2017, shared the devastating news with fans via an emotional social media post. Dianne, 36, who won the most recent series of Strictly with comedian Chris McCausland, wrote in her caption: 'Rest in peace pop ❤️🥹 you were 99 years young 🙏 thank you for all the stories and I just know you will be up there dancing with Nan already ❤️❤️🙏' The video she attached showed her surprising her grandfather in Australia after her Glitter Ball triumph. Filming was her boyfriend, Joe Sugg, who captured the adorable pair posing for the camera, hugging, and dancing, and could be heard giggling in the background. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Dianne was quickly flooded with heartfelt messages in the comments section, with fellow Strictly pro Nancy Xu writing: 'D D 💜💜💜💜 Sending you all the love'. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Fans on Instagram – where Dianne boasts 1.1million followers – also sent their condolences. Aussie dance star Dianne has been part of the Strictly furniture for eight years now and has been confirmed to return to the ballroom later this year for another series. Over the years, her celebrity partners have included Dev Griffin, Max George, Tyler West, and Bobby Brazier. Despite coming close to glory in the past, 2024 was the year she finally lifted the trophy, having also won the nation's hearts with her partnership with Chris, the programme's first-ever blind contestant. Flame-haired Dianne has also been dating YouTuber Joe since not long after their stint on the show, having reached the final in 2018. More Trending They frequently share glimpses inside their relationship online, whether it be cooking videos or daily vlogs. She and Joe reside in a gorgeous luxury property, which they purchased fora whopping £3.5million in West Sussex. It boasts five bedrooms and sprawls across 7,741 sq ft. Outside of Strictly, Dianne has appeared on the reality series Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof, hosts a podcast, and tours with her fellow dancers. View More » As far as her personal life is concerned, Dianne This is a breaking news story, more to follow soon… Check back shortly for further updates. If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. For more stories like this, check our entertainment page. Follow Entertainment on Twitter and Facebook for the latest celeb and entertainment updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Strictly star left 'scared and helpless' after London mugging MORE: Disgraced Strictly star slams 'double standards' at BBC after Naga Munchetty 'sex jibe' MORE: EastEnders' Jamie Borthwick 'makes attempts to right wrongs' to save TV career
Metro
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
All celebrities rumoured for Strictly 2025 line-up including Queen's son
Following the success of Strictly Come Dancing 2024, in which Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell lifted the Glitter Ball trophy, rumours are already swirling around who will be next to take part. It remains to be seen who will take to the dancefloor when the BBC show returns later this year. However, our lineup of professional dancers has been confirmed, with all last year's favourites returning, plus the addition of two new pros to come. But who will they be teaching how to tango? Among the current rumoured lineup is Queen's Camilla's son Tom Parker Bowles. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Let's take a look at the rest… Queen Camilla's eldest son Tom Parker Bowles, 50, is reportedly top of Strictly's wishlist. A food critic and writer, the Royal is no stranger to TV, having appeared on various culinary formats including BBC's MasterChef. King Charles' stepson's other TV credits include ITV's Food Glorious Food, Australian cooking series The Hot Plate, and Good Food Channel's Market Kitchen. According to a source, Tom was approached by Strictly last year, but the plan fell through. Bosses are hoping for better luck now as his signing would be a real 'coup.' They told The Mirror: 'Top of their wishlist is MasterChef star Tom. His name was also sounded out last year but never materialised. Bosses hope they'll have better luck this year. 'It would be a coup to sign someone with such a strong royal link. Maybe we could see Camilla and Charles in the audience?' Tom's father is Queen Camilla's ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles. He also has a sister, art curator Laura Lopes. Ex On The Beach star Ashley Cain could appear on Strictly after catching the eye of BBC bosses. The reality TV star, 34, reportedly made a list of stars producers would like to appear on the next season of the show. 'He's a proper character with a very interesting background that looks the part,' a source told The Mirror. 'He would be a great addition to the Strictly lineup. He's presented a couple of shows and has really impressed.' The former footballer previously said he would like to take part in Strictly as a tribute to his late daughter Azaylia, who died in 2021 at eight months old after suffering from leukaemia. Ashley and his former partner, Safiyya Vorajee, raised more than £1.5million for Azaylia's treatment before her death and have since continually raised awareness and money for charity. 'Me and my family are known for dancing. That's what we do,' he told The Sun last year. 'When I had my daughter in hospital, when she was poorly, any time that she used to be feeling poorly or she was going through chemotherapy, I used to hold her in my arms, and I used to dance with her. 'And I'd dance with her for hours and hours and hours and hours. So something like Strictly would relate to me in a sense where I would love to do a Lion King-themed dance. 'I would love to be able to tell my story on such an amazing platform that could reach out to so many incredible people.' The X Factor alum Stacey Solomon is believed to have caught the eye of Strictly bosses, who are keen to sign her up. It's thought she first landed on their radar after winning a National Television Award for her BBC One series Sort Your Life Out in September. She also has a whopping online following of over six million, with fans obsessed with her life at Pickle Cottage with husband Joe Swash and their kids. A source told The Sun: 'Stacey is a hit with viewers thanks to her lovable personality. The BBC always want to showcase their own talent on Strictly, and Stacey's show has already bagged them an NTA. 'Fans will also love watching her husband Joe Swash in the audience cheering her on every week.' Stacey would surely be open to the conversation should the Strictly phone call come, having expressed her love for the show in the past, despite not being the best dancer. 'I would never say never, but I am a terrible dancer, an absolutely terrible dancer. I don't know why, but I have no rhythm when it comes to movement,' she said in 2022. 'I have rhythm with singing or listening to music, but when it comes to moving my feet, I am left-footed; I have two left feet!' However, she's a self-professed Strictly fanatic, declaring herself 'obsessed with the costumes'. 'Also, I would love to learn a new skill like that. I love learning anything, to be honest,' added the Loose Woman. 'I'd be one of those people who would go out in week 1, and they'd be like, 'Well, that was a waste of time!'' Last series, Miranda actress Sarah Hadland wowed viewers and the judges with her dancing talents, reaching the grand final with her pro partner, Vito Coppola. Throughout the series, she was inundated with support from her celebrity pals and co-stars, most notably Miranda Hart herself, who gave the nation a gorgeous surprise by sitting front row in the studio. She even made her way into the VT one week, taking her pet pooch to visit Sarah and Vito in rehearsals and cheer them on. Miranda made no secret of the fact that she was Sarah's biggest cheerleader, sharing a video to Instagram each weekend for motivation and joking about being her sidekick's teacher. So, it's no surprise people want the star to take part in Strictly next time, now that she's returned to the public eye after battling chronic health issues for some time. People even want her to follow directly in Sarah's footsteps and be paired with Vito—Miranda galloping her way onto the Strictly dancefloor is not a want, but a need . Strictly fans also have their eyes on Big Brother 2023 finalist Yinrun Huang for the upcoming series. The foodie influencer has gained a following of hundreds of thousands with her online content since finishing fourth in the first outing of ITV's reboot. Her cooking videos have repeatedly gone viral, as have her dancing videos with husband Luke. There's one video in particular that got people talking, though, as she performed the Charli XCX Apple dance with Strictly professionals Nancy Xu and Carlos Gu. Proving herself to have natural rhythm, Yinrun has now been backed to take things one step further and compete in Strictly. '@bbcstrictly get her signed up!', commented @hmn_028 on her vid. 'Keep dancing , see you on Strictly next year', echoed @dancingmags68. She was invited down to the show last year and has remained close pals with Nancy specifically over the past few months, so if there's such a thing as a Strictly Easter egg, we reckon this could be it. If this rumour is true, Angellica Bell is in for a busy year! She started off 2025 strong by heading into the Celebrity Big Brother house with the likes of JoJo Siwa, Mickey Rourke, Chris Hughes, Jack P. Shepherd, Donna Preston, and Patsy Palmer. The CBBC star is, of course, no stranger to live TV, having started out on children's telly before moving to co-host with Martin Lewis, so we have no doubt she'd ace it under the pressure of Strictly. According to reports, Angellica was a 'reserve' for last year's series, just like when Kelvin Fletcher took over from Jamie Laing in 2019 when he got injured and had to pull out. More Trending But now, Angellica is hoping to be an original cast member. 'So when I've had like, in-depth conversations with people who are my friends and they say it's great,' Angellica previously told The Sun, 'I would definitely go from their recommendation.' This article was originally published on April 20. View More » Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One later this year. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Stacey Solomon wasn't the only star wearing her wedding dress to the TV Baftas MORE: Strictly star reveals emergency surgery in same week 'everything she owns was stolen' MORE: Royals arrive at VE Day 2025 service at Westminster Abbey
