BBC Strictly Come Dancing star leaves viewers stunned as they break down in tears
Strictly Come Dancing's judge Craig Revel Horwood left fans gobsmacked as he shed a tear during the live final. Known for his frosty comments and tough critiques, the 58 year old judge showed a softer side during the last episode of the season.
Craig, who has hinted at retiring from the show after next year, seemed emotional after watching Coronation Street star Ellie Leach, 22, dance with her pro partner Vito Coppola, 31. The audience held their breath as Ellie stumbled during a daring lift, nearly falling face-first onto the floor – but Vito caught her just in time.
Everyone was worried that the slip-up would affect Ellie's scores as she looked upset and needed comforting from Vito. But it seemed like Craig was even more moved as he judged her performance and reflected back on the history of Strictly.
The judge remembered the first season of Strictly from 2004 and was amazed at how bold Ellie and Vito's move was. 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."
Craig then told Ellie, "You're amazing," and he got a bit teary, which made Motsi Mabuse comfort him. This moment surprised viewers and they took to X, formerly Twitter, to discuss the judge showing his softer side.
Someone tweeted: "Craig getting choked up talking about Ellie is making me weepy again." Another person wrote: "Craig getting emotional, wow."
A third fan shouted: "CRAIG IS CRYING YOU GOT HIM ELLIEEEEE #strictly." Some noticed all the judges seemed extra emotional, with one comment saying: "Have the judges all had some sherry before the show?! they're all crying their eyes out, even Craig had a little lip wobble."
The final was super emotional for everyone, especially when Bobby Brazier danced for his mum, Jade Goody, who passed away in 2009.
Motsi Mabuse hardly held back her tears as she was giving feedback, and Shirley Ballas mentioned that she had been watching Jeff Brazier, the soap actor's father who was in tears in the audience – so were his wife, Kate Dwyer, and Bobby's brother, Freddie.
Tess Daly was also emotional when she was speaking to the judges after Bobby's dance, and Gorka Marquez was seen wiping his tears as he watched from above.
Fans showered praise on the actor on social media about the performance, with one of them saying: "What an absolute credit to Jade Goody and his father Bobby Brazier is. Absolutely lovely lad."
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