Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood encourages contestants to fall in love despite 'curse' label

Craig Revel Horwood, a judge on the UK's Strictly Come Dancing, has encouraged contestants to fall in love during the show, dismissing the media's 'Strictly curse' label. In an interview with The Times, he said falling in love and getting married should not be seen as a scandal. He noted that the intense spotlight exaggerates these relationships. The show has seen several couples form, including Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton, while some romances, like Seann Walsh and Katya Jones in 2018, caused controversy. Former host Claudia Winkleman also downplayed the curse, attributing connections to the show's intoxicating experience.