Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been left shocked to see famously stoney confronted Craig Revel Horwood break down in tears throughout Saturday’s dwell closing.
The decide, 58, who has appeared on the panel because it’s premiere in 2004, choked again tears as he complimented eventual winner Ellie Leach.
However some viewers have been satisfied Craig was really emotional as they claimed it was a clue he was making ready to stop the present, after he recalled the very first collection in his critique.
The choreographer struggled to maintain it collectively after Corrie star Ellie, 22, made errors throughout her second dance and slipped from companion Vito’s shoulders throughout a difficult carry.
Comforting her, Craig mentioned: ’I am so happy that you just did take a threat. And I feel again, really, to collection one and I used to be imagining Natasha Kaplinksy doing that and the way far this programme has come’.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been left shocked to famously stoney confronted Craig Revel Horwood, 58, break down in tears throughout Saturday’s dwell closing
The decide choked again tears as he complimented eventual winner Ellie Leach
With tears in his eyes he added: ’You are superb’ prompting fellow decide Motsi Mabuse to position a hand on his shoulder.
Taking to X, previously often called Twitter, one requested: ’Does anybody really feel like that is Craig’s final night time as decide? He appears tremendous emotional and usually he does not give a s***’.
Whereas a second mentioned: ’Why did I get farewell vibes from Craig tonight? He isn’t leaving is he?’.
And: ’I really feel like Craig is likely to be leaving or one thing. I hope he does not’.
Another person mused: ’I ponder if Craig is contemplating leaving Strictly Come Dancing given his emotion and his ”once I assume how far the present has come” remark after Ellie’s showdance’.
Whereas one other fan mentioned: ’the way in which Craig acquired all emotional speaking about considering again to season 1 of Strictly Come Dancing is making me surprise if that is his final season? he is talked about it a couple of occasions this yr and i am frightened he is leaving…’
Regardless of the hiccup Ellie and Vito have been crowned this yr’s winners following the glitzy dwell closing.
At 22-years-old she turned the present’s youngest ever winner as she pipped Bobby Brazier and Layton Williams to the submit after every couple carried out three dances for the judges.
The choreographer struggled to maintain it collectively after Corrie star Ellie, 22, made errors throughout her second dance and slipped from companion Vito’s shoulders throughout a difficult carry
However some viewers have been satisfied Craig was really emotional because of the truth he was making ready to stop the present, after he recalled the very first collection in his critique, making the ultimate his final look (L-R) Bruno Toniloli, Arlene Phillips, Len Goodman and Craig throughout first season
The emotional star referred to Natasha Kaplinsky who gained the present’s first season (pictured with companion Brendan cole)
Viewers took to social media gutted on the suggestion he could be saying farewell
Ellie and Vito, who’re rumoured to be an merchandise, have been each gobsmacked when their names have been introduced with the cleaning soap star’s household breaking down in tears as they watched from the studio viewers.
The overwhelmed duo choked again tears as they embraced earlier than chatting with hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
’I really, genuinely can’t imagine this,’ a surprised Ellie muttered earlier than exclaiming that this was the primary time she had ever seen Vito, 31, cry.
’That is for you!’ Ellie advised her companion, who mentioned the win was simply the ’cherry on the highest’ earlier than branding her a ’diamond’.
They raised the glitterball trophy as pyrotechnics sparked and confetti fell from the ceiling as they have been lifted onto the shoulders of their former opponents.
Regardless of the hiccup Ellie and Vito have been topped this yr’s winners following the glitzy dwell closing
At 22-years-old she turned the present’s youngest ever winner as she pipped Bobby Brazier and Layton Williams to the submit after every couple carried out three dances for the judges
Ellie and Vito, who’re rumoured to be an merchandise , have been each gobsmacked when their names have been introduced with the cleaning soap star’s household breaking down in tears as they watched from the studio viewers
The pair had impressed all through the ultimate after performing a Pasa Doble, Present Dance and eventually an American Easy.
The ultimate of the three bagged them full 40 marks with the judges gushing over the actress’ ’development’ and blossoming confidence throughout her time on the present.
The routine was branded ’flawless’ and noticed Craig, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke all rating it 10 factors every.
Later talking with co-host Claudia they struggled to comprise their feelings with Vito saying: ’For me, Ellie is Strictly’ earlier than he wrapped his arms round her and mentioned: ’She is my winner anyway!’.
Their very steamy Pasa Doble opened the present because the sizzled in skimpy costumes incomes a powerful 39 out of 40 factors – in addition to standing ovation.
Once more the judges have been stuffed with reward as they revelled within the former cleaning soap star’s enchancment all through the collection
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2023: THE CONTESTANTS’ PROFILES
Layton Williams
Age: 28
Occupation: Actor
Layton says: ’Completely buzzing to verify that I shall be participating in THE most iconic dance competitors within the UK! It is time to convey it to the Ballroom. So excited to be taught new abilities from one of the best. Carry on the sequins… ALL the sequins!’
Age: 22
Occupation: Coronation Road star
Ellie says: ’It nonetheless does not really feel actual that I will be doing Strictly!! It is all the time been a dream of mine so I assume goals actually do come true!!!!’
Age: 20
Occupation: EastEnders star and mannequin
Bobby says: ’I am so excited to be a part of the Strictly line up, I am unable to wait to begin coaching like knowledgeable dancer and including a couple of strikes to my locker. I am wanting ahead to performing in-front of everybody.’