Amanda Abbington was not invited back by BBC bosses to perform at the Strictly Come Dancing finale, according to insiders.
17.12.2023 - 01:09 / ok.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing 2023 is officially over with Coronation Street's Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola deservedly took home the iconic Glitter Ball trophy. But a moment which really caught the attention of viewers was veteran judge Craig Revel Horwood's emotional moment.
The 58 year old is renowned for his cutting judging technique and icy exterior - plus, his 19 year long run of barely showing any emotion.
So when he got teary during tonight's final and choked back tears, it initially left fans shocked. However, they then started to wonder whether there was a reason behind Craig's unfamiliar emotions - specifically that he was planning on leaving the show.
Craig has previously stated that he plans on staying at Strictly until he's 60, after being on the show since its inception in 2004. Since then, he's judged on every single series and has become a staple part of Strictly.
But Craig turns 59 in January, which means if he sticks to his words, he's only got one series left to go. So his emotional turn after Ellie and Vito's second performance of the night could make sense - was he reminiscing on his time on Strictly, and was he contemplating that 2023 could be one of his last ever finals? While this is all just speculation, plenty of Strictly Come Dancing fans have flocked to X to deliberate whether Craig's unexpected emotions could suggest he's bowing out of the show after 19 years.
"Why am I getting the feeling from Craig tonight that this is his final series? And he's saying goodbye," one person penned, as a second echoed the same sentiment, typing: "I get a feeling Craig might not be returning next year. He seems unusually emotional tonight." Others aired their concern for the Strictly star, as a third shared: "I feel
.Amanda Abbington was not invited back by BBC bosses to perform at the Strictly Come Dancing finale, according to insiders.
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