However, the 48-year-old choreographer is looking forward to the operation and joked: "I'm going to be made of titanium."
He will join fellow panellists Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman when Strictly returns to BBC1 for the first live show of the series on Friday.
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Craig Revel Horwood
Revel Horwood told BBC Breakfast: "I'm having a hip replacement and I can't wait - I'm going to be made of titanium and then I will come back bigger, better and stronger.
"It's all those years of can-cans and dropping in the splits."
He went on: "Well, the problem is, of course, it's like all sports injuries. Sports men and women need hip replacements. It was all those years of classical ballet and forcing turn-outs. It can be quite detrimental to your body."
Revel Horwood, known for his sniping judgments of Strictly contestants, pointed out there was plenty of room for improvement for Breakfast host Susanna Reid when she takes to the floor later this week.
After watching a video of her in rehearsal with partner Kevin Clifton, the judge said: "That was a bit lame, a bit lacklustre. You know you've only got two more days to improve that."
Straight-talking Revel Horwood said his comments were merely to bring out the best in the dancers.
"People can't cope with that amount of honesty. I like telling people the truth. It's only to make you better, to make you look good the next week," he said.
But asked if he likes being nasty, he admitted: "Yes I do."
Reid, 42, said she was hoping to do her best for Clifton, who has just joined the series.
"He's new and I don't want to let him down and see him go out of the competition too early," she said.
Abbey ClancyAge: 27Best know for: Modelling and being married to England footballer Peter Crouch. She also presents fashion segments on 'This Morning'. Odds: 5/1 (credit:BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013(02 of16)
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Rachel RileyAge: 27Best known for: Taking over from Carol Vorderman as the letters and numbers whizz on 'Countdown'. Odds: 4/1 (credit:BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013(03 of16)
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Sophie Ellis-BextorAge: 34Best known for: Being a singer, with hits such as 'Murder On The Dance Floor' and 'If This Ain't Love'. She's also the daughter of former 'Blue Peter' presenter Janet Ellis. Odds: 6/1 (credit:BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013(04 of16)
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Vanessa FeltzAge: 51Best known for: Her 90s chat show 'Vanessa'. She now presents her own radio show on BBC London and Radio 2, and famously had a meltdown on 'Celebrity Big Brother' in 2001. Odds: 50/1 (credit:BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013(05 of16)
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Deborah MeadenAge: 54Best known for: Being a Dragon on BBC Two business show 'Dragons' Den'. Odds: 40/1 (credit:BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013(06 of16)
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Susanna ReidAge: 42Best known for: Presenting 'BBC Breakfast' with Bill Turnbull. She also appeared on a 'Children In Need' special of the show with fellow newsreaders in 2012. Odds: 8/1 (credit:BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013(07 of16)
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Natalie GumedeAge: 29Best known for: Playing husband beater Kirsty Soames on 'Coronation Street'. Odds: 6/1 (credit:BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013(08 of16)
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Fiona FullertonAge: 56Best known for: Her roles as Bond girl Pola Ivanova in 1985's 'A View to a Kill' and as Alice in 1972 film 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'.Odds: 20/1 (credit:BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013(09 of16)
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Ashley Taylor DawsonAge: 31Best known for: His role as Darren Osborne in Channel 4 soap 'Hollyoaks'. He also used to be in pop band allSTARS*.Odds: 10/1 (credit:BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013(10 of16)
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Ben CohenAge: 34Best known for: Being a rugby union player, and being a gay icon after establishing The Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation to combat homophobia and bullying.Odds: 6/1 (credit:BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013(11 of16)
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Patrick RobinsonAge: 49Best known for: Playing Martin "Ash" Ashford on 'Casualty'.Odds: 20/1 (credit:BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013(12 of16)
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Julien MacdonaldAge: 42Best known for: Being a fashion designer, as well as having a famous spat with Cheryl Cole in 2011. Odds: 16/1 (credit:BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013(13 of16)
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Mark BentonAge: 47Best known for: Starring in 'Waterloo Road' as maths teacher Daniel 'Chalky' Chalk.Odds: 40/1 (credit:BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013(14 of16)
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Dave MyersAge: 56Best known for: Being one half of TV chef duo The Hairy Bikers. Odds: 50/1 (credit:BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013(15 of16)
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Tony JacklinAge: 69Best known for: Being an English pro golfer.Odds: 50/1 (credit:BBC)