Craig Revel Horwood Criticizes Judges for Publicity

Craig Revel Horwood, a judge on Strictly Come Dancing, has stirred controversy by claiming he is the only judge that matters, dismissing his co-stars and former judges in an attempt to boost ticket sales for his tour 'Revelations: Songs Boys Don’t Sing'. Horwood, known for his villainous persona, criticized current judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, and Motsi Mabuse, and made jabs at former colleagues Len Goodman and Arlene Phillips, attributing his comments to a need for publicity. Despite his harsh remarks, former contestant Angela Rippon defended him, saying he is a 'sweetie' who enjoys playing the villain. Horwood's comments have sparked media attention, which he anticipated as a strategy to draw larger crowds to his performances. He also criticized host Tess Daly for asking 'dull questions' and made comments about Ballas's appearance, which he acknowledged would not be acceptable in today's more sensitive climate.