Strictly Come Dancing announces Cynthia Erivo will replace Craig Revel Horwood as judge

It's getting close to crunch time on Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing pro dancer Kai Widdrington dared to take on impersonating the notoriously-grumpy judge Craig Revel Horwood during Sunday night's results show (November 28). The 26 year old Latin American champion was all-smiles as he took on the challenge and his dance partner AJ Odudu and presenter Claudia Winkleman were left in stitches.

Craig Revel Horwood returned to the Strictly Come Dancing judging panel on Saturday night after he was forced to miss last week's episode due to testing positive for Covid. And it wasn't long until Craig, 56, engaged in some playful banter with Dan Walker following his Rumba to Desperado by Eagles with pro partner Nadiya Bychkova.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has unfortunately announced she has to miss week 10 of the BBC competition this weekend.The German-South African dancer shared the news on her Instagram Friday as she explained she’s “gutted” she won’t be able to be there after coming in “close contact” with someone on November 21 who has since tested positive for COVID-19. “I am gutted to say I will have to miss this weekend on Strictly…” the star began her statement.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were absolutely loving judge Motsi Mabuse's huge hair as she appeared on the stage on Saturday evening. Musical icon Cynthia Erivo filled in for Craig Revel Horwood this week, however, it was 40 year old Motsi who stole the limelight thanks to her stunning look.

Strictly Come Dancing has announced it will replace judge Craig Revel Horwood with Tony award winner Cynthia Erivo on the show this weekend. The news comes as the BBC competition's original judge Craig, 56, has unfortunately contracted COVID-19 and won't be able to attend the next instalment.

Grammy-winning actress and singer Cynthia Erivo will be replacing judge Craig Revel Horwood on Strictly this weekend, after he tested positive for Covid.

K.J. Yossman Academy Award nominee Cynthia Erivo is set to appear on the “Strictly Come Dancing” judging panel this weekend following Craig Revel Horwood’s COVID-19 diagnosis.The Tony, Emmy and Grammy-award winning actor will join judges Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and head judge Shirley Balla for Musical Week on Saturday and Sunday night.Erivo has starred in numerous productions on both sides of the Atlantic including “The Color Purple” and the “Sister Act U.K.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood, 56, has tested positive for Covid-19 and will be unable to take part in filming this weekend's episodes.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has tested positive for Covid-19, it was confirmed tonight.