Fiery Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood hits out at backlash over major show changes, snapping ‘get over it!’

STRICTLY Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has fired back at the backlash over huge show changes. Craig, 61, is the sole remaining original judge from when Strictly debuted on BBC One in 2004. Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood has addressed the changes coming to the BBC show Credit: Getty Craig is the last remaining original judge from when the show launched in 2004 Credit: BBC The upcoming series features a big shake-up, with Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe becoming the new hosts. Speaking to The Telegraph, Craig was asked how different the new-look Strictly would be. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! He replied: “Really different. And really good. Different in a really fantastic way. “It’s breathing new life into the show.” The upcoming series sees Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take over as hosts Credit: PA Viewers will also see five new professional dancers join Strictly Come Dancing Credit: PA Craig also addressed fans’ disappointment over Johannes, 39, swapping the dance floor to become a host. He said: “I know, but life moves on. So get over it.” South African dancer and choreographer Johannes competed in seven series of Strictly. He partnered celebrities including Catherine Tyldesley, Ellie Taylor and John Whaite, to name a few. Most read in TV Meanwhile, the new series will also see five new dancers join the professional line-up. Arlene Phillips, Bruno Tonioli and the late Len Goodman originally joined Craig on the panel. The current judges’ line-up comprises Craig, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke – the latter formerly being a pro dancer on the show. Comment now