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Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood Addresses Motsi Mabuse Feud Reports, And Admits Beef With Another Judge

Strictly viewers claimed to have spotted signs of tension between Craig and new judge Motsi during Saturday's live show.
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Entertainment Editor, HuffPost UK

Craig Revel Horwood set Strictly Come Dancing fans’ tongues wagging over the weekend when they claimed to have spotted signs of tension between him and new judge Motsi Mabuse. 

But the show’s resident Mr Nasty has spoken out to insist it’s not her who he has beef with – it’s another of the judges. 

Pouring water on rumours of a rift with Motsi during an appearance on Loose Women on Wednesday, Craig admitted he is often agitated by Bruno Tonioli’s enthusiastic critiques.

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When asked by the panel if there had been a fal- out between him and Motsi, he replied: “So the reports say. I haven’t had any bad words. Obviously she is from the world of love, nurture and embrace. I am from the camp of, ‘that was terrible, fix it’.”

Turning his attention to fellow judge Bruno, it was a different story though, as he said: “I don’t like all the mucking around, getting up out of your chair, being Bruno Tonioli. Thank God I’m sat on the other side of the desk.”

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Craig Revel Horwood appeared on Wednesday's Loose Women
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He added of Motsi: “She’s fantastic. Nine years experience in Germany, she knows exactly what she’s talking about, she’s absolutely brilliant, she’s fantastic to have on the show, and I adore sitting next to her.”

Throughout Saturday’s show, he and Motsi disagreed while dishing out their critiques, with many viewers speculating about their working relationship after the new judge previously suggested that Craig is too harsh with his scores.

When Craig criticised aspects of Viscountess Emma Weymouth’s Tango, saying “It lacked attack for me…. the footwork was really messy,” Motsi told her she could see her performing the right steps, saying: “I saw it, darling.”

And after Craig critiqued James Cracknell, Motsi told the Olympian: “You’ve got the worst over, so now you can breathe.”

The pair will be back on Saturday night alongside Bruno and Shirley Ballas to judge this year’s Movie Week, as the contestants take on film-inspired routines. 

Loose Women airs weekdays at 12.30pm on ITV. Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday at 7.10pm on BBC One. 

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Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole(01 of16)
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Newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky was the first star to ever triumph in the inaugural series of 'Strictly Come Dancing', back in 2004, when there were just seven competitors to beat.Having obviously been a hit with 'Strictly' viewers, she was later chosen to cover for regular presenter Tess Daly, when she went on maternity leave. (credit:BBC)
Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennet(02 of16)
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Clearly sensing they were onto a winner, the BBC decided to kick-start the second series of 'Strictly' just three months after Natasha Kaplinsky's victory, securing its spot in the Saturday night schedule in the latter half of the year.Jill Halfpenny was crowned winner second time around, along with her partner, Darren Bennet. (credit:PA/PA Archive)
Darren Gough and Lilia Kopylova(03 of16)
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Darren became the first male celebrity to triumph in the 'Strictly Come Dancing' final in 2005, beating Colin Jackson and eventual 'It Takes Two' presenter Zoe Ball in the process. (credit:Michael Boyd/PA Archive)
Mark Ramprakash and Karen Hardy(04 of16)
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Cricket player Mark Ramprakash took home the glitter-ball trophy a year later.Here he is performing with his professional partner, Karen Hardy, at the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year Awards a year after his victory. (credit:David Davies/PA Archive)
Alesha Dixon and Matthew Cutler(05 of16)
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'Strictly' helped breathe new life into Alesha's career, when she and partner Matthew Cutler were crowned winners.Her smash hit solo single 'The Boy Does Nothing' followed soon after, not to mention a spot on the 'Strictly' judging panel... until Simon Cowell decided to snare her for 'BGT', that is. (credit:BBC)
Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup(06 of16)
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'Holby City' actor Tom Chambers' public profile skyrocketed, when he and his professional partner, Camilla Dallerup, were crowned winners of the sixth series.They beat TV presenter Lisa Snowdon and 'Negotiate With Love' singer Rachel Stevens in the live final, back in 2008. (credit:Mark Cuthbert via Getty Images)
Chris Hollins and Ola Jordan(07 of16)
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Chris Hollins gave professional dancer Ola Jordan her first, and so far only, win back in 2010. (credit:BBC)
Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev(08 of16)
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Kara and Artem had a double victory in 2010.Shortly after taking home the glitter-ball trophy, they announced that they were dating. (credit:Rowan Miles/PA Archive)
Harry Judd and Aliona Vilani(09 of16)
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Can we please just take a moment to appreciate this photo? (credit:David Jones/PA Archive)
Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace(10 of16)
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The tenth series was won by Olympian Louis Smith and his professional partner, Flavia Cacace. (credit:Georgie Gillard/Associated Newspapers/REX)
Abbey Clancy and Aljaž Skorjanec(11 of16)
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In the first ever all-female 'Strictly' final, Abbey beat Susanna Reid and Natalie Gumede to the glitter-ball trophy.Fourth place was also a female contestant, with Sophie Ellis-Bextor leaving the competition at the semi-final stage. (credit:Rui Vieira/PA Archive)
Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev(12 of16)
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Jay McGuiness and Aliona Vilani(13 of16)
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When the 2015 contestants were first announced, no one would have tipped Jay for victory, particularly after he continuously played down his dancing abilities.

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Ore Oduba and Joanne Clifton(14 of16)
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TV presenter Ore Oduba beat off stiff competition from 'Hollyoaks' star Danny Mac who was hot favourite to lift the glitterball trophy in 2016. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)
Joe McFadden and Katya Jones(15 of16)
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Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton(16 of16)
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Stacey and Kevin were the surprise winners of the 2018 series, triumphing over other finalists Ashley Roberts, Faye Tozer and Joe Sugg. The pair later went on to begin a relationship. (credit:Aaron Chown - PA Images via Getty Images)
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