BBC Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood admits 'bullying' fears stopped his 'cutting' remarks

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Craig Revel Horwood has admitted to softening his traditionally cutting commentary on Strictly Come Dancing, fearing that what was once regarded as sharp judging could now be interpreted as bullying, which might lead to him being "cancelled".

The renowned dance expert and television star opened up in an interview with Radio Times, saying: "I have changed my style of judging," and reflected on the evolution from his approach two decades ago, noting, "I was really harsh 20 years ago.

When I look back, I think, 'Ooh, that's cutting.'"Mindful of today's sensitivity to harsh criticism, he expressed, "It would now be classed as bullying, and then I'd be cancelled."Yet, he insists the change isn't due to a "fear of being cancelled" but stems from a mindset shift to "more like a teacher than a judge".

Recalling the blunt remarks he made in the past, he described them as "very direct", but now, he prefers to "wrap the truth in a nice way."This revelation comes amidst various participants sharing their experiences on the beloved BBC One series.