Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel-Horwood Plans to Quit Judging Panel - Sooner Than Expected

Age is Just a Number

The beloved judge of Strictly Come Dancing, Craig Revel-Horwood, has dropped a bombshell about his future on the show. The 58-year-old plans to leave the judging panel in just two years, when he turns 60. It seems like the dance pro is ready to "hang up [his] shoes and enjoy life."

A Terrifying Comparison

Craig revealed that he has reached the same age as the "late, great Len Goodman", the former judge of Strictly Come Dancing. This realization is what got him thinking about retiring from showbiz. In an interview with Best magazine, Craig shared, "That's scary, isn't it?!"

Change Is the Spice of Life

One of the reasons Craig looks forward to each season of Strictly Come Dancing is the ever-changing cast. He believes that's what keeps the show fresh and exciting. He gushed, "It doesn't age. And this year's lineup is fab-u-lous!"

A Rollercoaster of Love

When it comes to his personal life, Craig has had his fair share of ups and downs. Earlier this year, he admitted that if his ex-wife hadn't left him, he would be married to a woman and have children by now. Currently engaged to trainee paramedic Jonathan Myring, Craig plans to tie the knot in two years' time.

A Lost Opportunity

In the 1990s, Craig was married to his friend and flatmate Jane Horwood. The couple had dreams of starting a family together. Craig expressed his regrets about not having children, saying, "That would have been my opportunity and her opportunity... But that didn't work out."

A Twist of Fate

After his marriage ended, Craig went on to have relationships with men. He met his fiancé, Jonathan, on a dating app in 2018. Craig believes that it's the people we meet along the way that shape our lives in extraordinary ways.

Craig Revel-Horwood has been a fixture on Strictly Come Dancing since its inception, making this year his 21st season on the show. Fans will surely miss his quick wit and sharp judgments when he eventually steps down. Until then, let's enjoy watching him twirl around the dancefloor for as long as we can.