Wednesday 14 September 2022 12:17 AM Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood 'worried' about contestant Kaye ... trends now
Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood is 'worried' about Kaye Adams performing in 'skimpy' costumes on the show.
The panelist, 57, known for his harsh criticisms on the BBC ballroom dance contest, says he's 'concerned' about the Loose Women host's 'hip action' but has tipped her to do well in other areas of the competition.
According to the Mirror, Craig said: 'Kaye Adams I'm slightly concerned about! I think she'll do quite well at the ballroom stuff, but I'm worried about the Latin.
Concerns: Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood, 57, is 'worried' about Kaye Adams performing in 'skimpy' costumes on the show
'The sex appeal and the hip action and rhythm, things like the cha-cha-cha might prove ... a challenge, darling.
'It's the selling yourself bare - the costumes are all quite skimpy with the Latin.'
Meanwhile, Craig said he was more impressed with former Coronation Street star Will Mellor, who he thinks will be able to 'act his way through' the series, while Craig says Will's fellow former Corrie cast member Kym Marsh will 'fit in well' as she's danced before.
Loose tongue: The panelist, 57, known for his harsh criticisms on the BBC ballroom dance contest, says he's 'concerned' about the Loose Women host's 'hip action' (Kaye pictured in August)
Elsewhere, the twinkle-toed star said 'powerhouse athlete' Ellie Simmonds will 'fight for her life' during her performances.
It comes after it emerged Strictly Come Dancing's launch show has been postponed until Friday September 23, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Originally scheduled to air on September 17, two days before the monarch's funeral, bosses have now confirmed the pre-recorded opener will be released just one day before the first live show on Saturday, September 24.
The United Kingdom was placed in a period of mourning on September 8 after Buckingham Palace announced the Queen's passing, with much of BBC's schedule filled with rolling coverage of events leading to her funeral on September 19.
On hold: Strictly Come Dancing's launch show has been postponed until Friday September 23, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II
The episode, which was filmed on September 7, will see this year's celebrity contestants discover their professional partners for the first time.
The couples have been in training ahead of their debut performance, which will be a single day after the launch, in its planned slot on September 24.
Government guidance has stated that entertainment events are under no obligation to be cancelled or postponed occasions during the mourning period, though it has been heavily suggested as a mark of respect.
On hold: The launch show was originally scheduled to air on September 17, two days before the Queen's funeral, but will now be broadcast four days after the historic event
Strictly's launch was due to air just two days before the Queen's funeral, on a day when thousands are expected to queue at Westminster Hall to see Her Majesty lying in state.
It has now been said that the BBC will air the Paddington films in honour of the Queen, with the first first airing on BBC One this Saturday.
While Paddington 2 will be shown later in the evening on the day of the monarch's funeral.
The Queen famously starred alongside the fictional bear in a special sketch in celebration of her Platinum Jubilee in June.
Tragedy: Much of BBC's schedule is filled with rolling coverage of events leading to the Queen's funeral on September 19 following her death last week (pictured on September 6)
Replacement: It has now been said that the BBC will air the Paddington films in honour of the Queen, with the first first airing on BBC One this Saturday
It was previously reported that Prince Charles, 73, and Duchess of Cornwall, 75, [Now King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla] were planning to host a live episode of Strictly at Buckingham Palace following secret discussions with BBC executives.
Camilla is said to be a 'massive fan' of the show and even 'votes every week' for her favourite dancing duo.
However, the reportedly plans will no doubt have been shelved in light of recent events.
The schedule change is just one of a number of alterations amid the period of morning, with ITV having cancelled five major daytime TV shows on Wednesday to make way for rolling news coverage of the Queen's coffin being moved from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall.
On Tuesday evening the Queen's coffin will be flown to London, with Charles and Camilla ready to welcome Her Majesty at Buckingham Palace, before she is taken to Westminster Hall where she will again lie in state.
For four days members of the public will be able to queue up and pay their respects to Her Majesty, before her funeral takes place on Monday.
This year's lineup includes presenter Helen Skelton, 80s singer Matt Goss, actor Will Mellor, broadcaster Kaye Adams and Paralympics star Ellie Simmonds.
Journey: On Tuesday evening the Queen's coffin will be flown to London, with Charles and Camilla ready to welcome Her Majesty at Buckingham Palace, before she is taken to Westminster Hall where she will again lie in state
It comes just a week after the first trailer for this year's Strictly was released, showing this year's professional dancers.
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