Strictly's Queen of Ballroom Erin Boag reveals the backstage gossip

express.co.uk:

None of the judges were told who would be replacing Craig Revel Horwood on tonight's Strictly after he tested positive for Covid.They found out when it was announced along with everyone else.

All the dancers referred to the bosses as "upstairs" during my time on Strictly. No one knows what's happening in "the gods" - they like to be in control!

But while Cynthia Erivo is not exactly a household name, she is an award-winning musicals star, so she should have plenty to say on musicals week.

Let's see how she does!At this stage in the competition it will be starting to feel like a marathon for the remaining celebrities.They'll need big performances and half the battle is to choose a popular song.Last week's show was the best I've seen.