Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleStrictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood paid tribute to the late Len Goodman, stating he brought "magic" to the show and was instrumental in its survival. Revel Horwood, 61, made a comedic remark about current head judge Shirley Ballas, suggesting she has failed to replicate Goodman's iconic catchphrases. Goodman, known for his enthusiastic "seven!" and "A 10 from Len" catchphrases, died in April 2023 at the age of 78. Shirley Ballas, 65, who replaced Goodman as head judge in 2016, has previously spoken about the severe online trolling she receives, which almost led her to quit the programme. Strictly bosses have since adjusted the rules for 2025, assigning the deciding vote to a different judge each week to alleviate pressure on the head judge. In fullStrictly judge says Shirley Ballas ‘failed’ to replicate Len Goodman’s ‘magic’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Craig Revel Horwood aims playful jibe at fellow Strictly judge
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleStrictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood paid tribute to the late Len Goodman, stating he brought "magic" to the show and was instrumental in its survival. Revel Horwood, 61, made a comedic remark about current head judge Shirley Ballas, suggesting she has failed to replicate Goodman's iconic catchphrases. Goodman, known for his enthusiastic "seven!" and "A 10 from Len" catchphrases, died in April 2023 at the age of 78. Shirley Ballas, 65, who replaced Goodman as head judge in 2016, has previously spoken about the severe online trolling she receives, which almost led her to quit the programme. Strictly bosses have since adjusted the rules for 2025, assigning the deciding vote to a different judge each week to alleviate pressure on the head judge. In fullStrictly judge says Shirley Ballas ‘failed’ to replicate Len Goodman’s ‘magic’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
