January 22nd 2024.
Craig Revel Horwood, one of the judges on the hit show Strictly Come Dancing, has joined the show's touring cast as they travel across the country after the end of another successful season. As they perform in front of thousands of passionate fans, Craig has noticed that the level of excitement and adoration from the fans is comparable to the Beatlemania phenomenon of the 1960s. Fans are showing their love for the show and its stars by turning up at venues outside of the main stadiums where the performances take place, hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite dancers.
Craig shared his observations, saying, "They [fans] pack out the foyers and all sorts. It is amazing." He also revealed that they have taken measures to ensure the safety of the cast, stating, "They’re not allowed near our rooms – we have security. But people are obsessed with the show." Craig himself has experienced the intense fandom when he attended an ABBA event and was mistaken for one of the band members. Despite the chaos, he has learned to embrace it and go with the flow.
Having celebrated his 59th birthday recently, Craig plans to reduce his involvement in the show as he approaches his 60s. He shared, "I want to hang up my dance shoes after 60, which means I’m not going to be going on stage. Sitting, holding paddles from one to four, is a lovely retirement, so I’ll stay with it until I’m dragged out of there, darling." However, he hasn't forgotten about the possibility of using paddles with higher numbers in the future. He joked, "Hopefully, for the cast of Strictly 2024 and beyond, he hasn't forgotten about five to 10 paddles too."
Craig also reflected on the fact that he is now the same age as the late Len Goodman was when he started on Strictly. He found it "mad" to be in the same position as Len was all those years ago. Along with his fellow judges Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke, Craig and the rest of the touring cast have been enjoying their time on the road, with reports of them partying like popstars. After the opening night, they continued the celebrations until the early hours of the morning, dancing and playing music in their hotel bar.
Before the tour began, two of the show's stars, Ellie Leach and Bobby Brazier, enjoyed a cheeky Nando's before Ellie clarified her relationship status. And if you have any celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, you can share them with the entertainment team by emailing them, calling a specific number, or visiting their Submit Stuff page – they would love to hear from you.
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