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Strictly Judge Craig Revel Horwood

Last Updated: September 18, 2025

Craig Revel Horwood – The Strictly Sensational Judge!

Craig Revel Horwood is a dancer, choreographer, director, theatre star, author and television personality, best known as the sharp-tongued judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing. Since the show began in 2004, Craig has been a fixture on the judging panel, delivering his trademark honesty, wit, and, of course, “fab-u-lous” flair.

Learn all about Craig’s glittering dancing achievements below Table of Contents

Quick Facts About Craig Revel Horwood

AttributeDetail
Age60 (born 4 January 1965)
FromBallarat, Victoria, Australia
Height6ft (1.83m)
Strictly RoleJudge since 2004 (all series)

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Craig Revel Horwood Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Craig from?

Craig was born in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, before moving to the UK to pursue a career in dance and theatre.

Is Craig Revel Horwood in a relationship?

Yes, Craig is in a relationship with horticulturist Jonathan Myring, and the couple have been together since 2018.

When did Craig start dancing?

Craig first discovered dance at school. He:

  • Relocated to London to work on the West End.
  • Trained as an acrobat for two years.
  • Joined his sister in a jazz-ballet class.
  • Landed his first professional job in West Side Story (Melbourne, 1983).

Craig Revel Horwood Career Highlights

  • Strictly Come Dancing – Judge since the very first series in 2004.
  • West End Performer – Appeared in Cats and Miss Saigon.
  • Choreographer & Director – Worked on national tours and shows including Strictly Ballroom: The Musical.
  • Dancing with the Stars Australia – Judge in his homeland.
  • Books – Author of several autobiographies, including All Balls and Glitter: My Life (2009).
  • Music – Released his debut album Revelations: Songs Boys Don’t Sing in Summer 2024.
  • Awards – Nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for choreography.

Craig Revel Horwood Career Tours

Craig has directed and choreographed numerous national and international tours, bringing dance and theatre to audiences around the world.

Does Craig Revel Horwood have an album?

Yes, in Summer 2024, Craig released his debut album, Revelations: Songs Boys Don’t Sing.

Craig Revel Horwood Fun Facts

  • A Taste for the Theatrical – Before dancing fame, Craig worked as a makeup artist.
  • Wine Lover – He has his own brand of Australian wines.
  • Animal Advocate – Patron of the National Animal Welfare Trust.
  • Sharp with Words – Not just his critiques; Craig has written several books.
  • Gardening Enthusiast – Loves nurturing his plants as much as choreography.
  • Revel is His Middle Name – It’s not double-barrelled!

BBC Strictly Come Dancing

Find out more information about the BBC TV programme Strictly Come Dancing
by checking out the BBC Strictly Come Dancing website
www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing

Learn more about Craig Revel Horwood on the BBC Strictly Come Dancing website.

Take a look at Craig Revel Horwood’s official website for details of Craig’s 2025 Tour – Revelations: Songs Boys Don’t Sing
www.craigrevelhorwood.com/

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Aljaz Skorjanec
Alexis Warr
Amy Dowden MBE
Carlos Gu
Dianne Buswell
Giovanni Pernice
Gorka Marquez
Johannes Radebe
Jowita Przystal
Julian Caillon
Kai Widdrington
Karen Hauer
Katya Jones
Lauren Oakley
Luba Mushtuk
Michelle Tsiakkas
Nadiya Bychkova
Nancy Xu
Neil Jones
Nikita Kuzmin
Vito Coppola
Oti Mabuse

Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Judges

Learn more about all the Strictly Judges here;
Anton du Beke
Shirley Ballas
Motsi Mabuse
Craig Revel Horwood

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