Craig Revel Horwood is one of the most iconic judges on Strictly Come Dancing, known for his sharp tongue and honest critiques. But will he leave the show in 2023 to pursue his panto career?

The rumours started when Craig announced that he had signed on to play the Wicked Stepmother in the New Wimbledon Theatre's 2023 panto, Cinderella. The panto season usually overlaps with the final weeks of Strictly, which could mean that Craig would have to miss some episodes of the popular dance competition.

However, Craig has not confirmed that he is leaving Strictly, and he may be able to juggle both commitments. He has been a judge on the show since its inception in 2004, and he has expressed his love for the show many times. He has also appeared in several pantos before, such as Snow White and Aladdin, without affecting his role on Strictly.

Therefore, it is possible that Craig will stay on Strictly Come Dancing in 2023, and that he will arrange his schedule to accommodate both projects. He may also have a stand-in judge to replace him for some episodes, as he did in 2019 when he had a minor surgery.

Strictly Come Dancing fans will have to wait and see what Craig decides to do in 2023, but for now, they can enjoy his witty comments and harsh scores on the current series of the show.