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Strictly star Craig Revel Horwood was very tearful during last night’s edition of the show – however, his tears could be hiding a deeper meaning.

One body language expert reckons Craig’s tears could hint at him exiting the show!

Craig Revel Horwood in tears during Strictly final

Last night’s edition of Strictly saw Craig get a little teary-eyed.

As he gave feedback on Ellie and Vito’s showdance, Craig’s emotions got the better of him. Speaking about how the lift went wrong in their dance, he said: “I’m so pleased that you did take a risk. And I think back, actually, to series one and I was imagining Natasha Kaplinksy doing that and how far this programme has come.

Choking back tears, he said: “You’re amazing”.

Perhaps it was just the occasion that led to Craig getting teary-eyed. However, body language expert Judi James has suggested it could mean that his time on the show is coming to an end.

Craig, of course, has been on the show since it launched in 2004. Could this be his final year?

Craig Revel Horwood to quit Strictly?

Speaking to The Mirror, Judi said that Craig showing his softer side on TV was “out of character”.

“Last night though Craig was openly tearful and overwhelmed at times. Tears might flow like Niagara on Strictly but Craig’s were authentic and fans are right to wonder what was prompting them,” she said.

“His verbal messages gave clues that he was being nostalgic and sentimental. He said he’d been thinking back to the first show and how far it had progressed, which can imply someone is leaving a show, taking one final look back and seeing it as a whole, rather than as ongoing,” she then continued.

Judi then said that Craig’s emotional behaviour continued throughout the show and that all the fighting back tears were genuine.

“By the end, he was just clapping rather than speaking, which is a rare move for a judge during the millions-of-viewers finale show. Hopefully, he wasn’t dropping hints about it being his last show. Strictly just won’t be the same without Craig,” she said.

Layton ‘robbed’, fans claim

In other Strictly-related news, fans claimed that Layton had been robbed of the Glitterball Trophy last night (Sunday, December 16).

Layton and Nikita picked up two perfect 40s, as well as a 39, for their three performances last night. However, they were pipped to the trophy by Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola.

Some fans believed that Layton and Nikita had been “robbed” of the award.

“Layton was absolutely robbed,” one fan fumed. “Great final and I have nothing against Ellie and Vito but Layton and Nikita were robbed. Such a shame,” another said.

“What a final. Congratulations to Ellie and Vito although personally, I would have preferred Layton and Nikita to have lifted the Glitterball,” a third said.

Read more: Strictly fans unimpressed as they claim Amanda Abbington has been ‘deleted’ from 2023 series

Strictly returns on Christmas Day at 4.40pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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Could Craig Revel Horwood be thinking about exiting Strictly Come Dancing after next year’s series?

Well, earlier this year, the panel’s very own Mr Nasty said in an interview that he wanted to “hang up his shoes and enjoy life” when he turns 60.

Craig turns 60 on January 4 2025 – and that would mean, if he sticks to his word, the next series in 2024 would be his last.

Craig Revel Horwood to leave Strictly next year?

Strictly star Craig made the comments earlier this year in an interview with Best magazine.

Craig, who is currently 58, said he does have plans to leave the show, hanging up his shoes to “enjoy life”. “I’m working hard while I can, especially as I love what I do. It keeps me on my toes, darlings!” he said of the BBC dance show.

The star then added: “I’m now the same age as the late, great Len Goodman was when he first started – that’s scary, isn’t it?!”

And, while Craig is yet to officially announce any departure from the show, a handful of stars are said to be lining up for his seat on the judging panel.

Who could take over from Craig?

Ocar-nominated actress Cynthia Erivo, who previously covered for Craig in 2021, is one name in the frame. Ex-pro Joanne Clifton said she thinks Giovanni Pernice will be a good fit. Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton have also been rumoured as Craig replacements.

One former pro “firmly” putting his hand up should a vacancy become available is Brendan Cole.

He told the Express: “Obviously, I would pop my hand firmly in the air to replace Craig. But I don’t think that will be on the cards any time soon and I’m not vying for his job.

“The show needs spice, you can’t have it nice all the time. Craig gives that spice. It’d be a shame for him to leave the show because he is such a presence within it. I don’t think he’s replaceable. If anyone were to replace him, then they would need to have Craig’s humility but that little bit of spice that keeps everybody a little bit on edge.”

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