It's only been just over a week since the hit dance competition wrapped up its 2023 series but there is still plenty of glitter and sparkles left for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.
17.12.2023 - 18:11 / dailyrecord.co.uk
BBC Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood is known for being the show's panto villain so fans were left surprised after the 58-year-old appeared emotional during Saturday night's final.
After welling up on the show as he offered his expert critique to this year's winner Ellie Leach and runners up Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier, Craig took to social media to congratulate the show on "one of the most amazing finals I've had the pleasure of watching".
He wrote "Thank you Strictly for being fab u lous and keeping us all entertained throughout the Chrristmas season. Happy Christmas everyone. Have a wonderful holiday season and may the new year bring you many incredible memories and adventures!"
However, body language expert Judi James believes there may be a deeper reason behind his tearful comments and sudden display of softer emotions that suggest something else could be going on, the Mirror reports.
As the only original judge on the show that has starred on Strictly since 2004, Craig could now be preparing himself for the end of his journey on the BBC dance contest that is sure to leave fans completely devastated.
Speaking to the Mirror, Judi said: "We need to talk about Craig and his body language during the Strictly final. His sudden display of softer emotions and even appearing to have been overwhelmed by those emotions was not actually out of character for Craig in terms of his real personality.
"What was out of character was that he chose to reveal them on live TV for a good half of the show. Craig plays the panto villain but he is really one of the nicest guys.
"His normal poker face and cutting comments are one reason the show is so successful. Even with the ‘villainous’ delivery his analysis is often the most honest and
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