Tributes pour in for legendary Strictly judge as he marks six decades.
Craig Revel Horwood has been flooded with praise from his fellow Strictly Come Dancing judges after celebrating a milestone. The longest-serving judge on the BBC dance contest was labelled 'warm and witty' by his colleagues as they shared tributes to him on his 60th birthday. The Australian-born choreographer, who has been a staple of the competition since it began in 2004, marked his milestone birthday on Saturday (January 4).
Fellow Strictly judge and South African dancer Motsi Mabuse took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message, alongside a video of the pair posing for the camera on a shoot. Motsi wrote: 'Happy 60th birthday to one of the most fabulous, inspiring, and unforgettable people I know! ' She continued: 'On this milestone, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible impact you’ve had-not just on Strictly , but in my life personally.' She went on to say that Revel Horwood was 'one of the most amazing people to me' when she joined the show in 2019, adding that his 'warmth, wit, and encouragement made my transition into such a prestigious and beloved show not only easier but an absolute joy'. Instagram Motsi further expressed her gratitude for his support after she joined Strictly, stating: 'You welcomed me with open arms, and I will never forget how supported and seen you made me feel during those first moments.' She added: 'Over the years, I have come to treasure this (heart emojis), from our laughter-filled conversations to our shared love to Banter, you’ve shown me that beneath your legendary sharp wit is a kind, generous, and truly remarkable soul.' Motsi ended her post by expressing her luck to be sharing this journey with him and celebrating him on his special day. Anton Du Beke, former Strictly professional and now judge, also took to Instagram with a Halloween throwback photo alongside Craig. The pair were dressed as the ghostly twins from the 1980 horror classic 'The Shining' for a special episode of the dance sho
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