STRICTLY Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has fired back at the backlash over huge show changes.
Craig, 61, is the sole remaining original judge from when Strictly debuted on BBC One in 2004.
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The upcoming series features a big shake-up, with Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe becoming the new hosts.
Speaking to The Telegraph, Craig was asked how different the new-look Strictly would be.
He replied: “Really different. And really good. Different in a really fantastic way.
“It’s breathing new life into the show.”
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Craig also addressed fans’ disappointment over Johannes, 39, swapping the dance floor to become a host.
He said: “I know, but life moves on. So get over it.”
South African dancer and choreographer Johannes competed in seven series of Strictly.
He partnered celebrities including Catherine Tyldesley, Ellie Taylor and John Whaite, to name a few.
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Meanwhile, the new series will also see five new dancers join the professional line-up.
Arlene Phillips, Bruno Tonioli and the late Len Goodman originally joined Craig on the panel.
The current judges’ line-up comprises Craig, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke – the latter formerly being a pro dancer on the show.