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
| Attribute | Detail |
| Age | 60 (born 4 January 1965) |
| From | Ballarat, Victoria, Australia |
| Height | 6ft (1.83m) |
| Strictly Role | Judge 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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Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancers
Learn more about all your favourite Strictly Pro’s here
– 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 the Strictly Come Dancing Presenters
Learn more about Strictly presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman
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
