Craig Revel Horwood is struggling to hear his fellow 'Strictly' judges because of the Perspex screens between them.
Craig Revel Horwood
Bosses of the BBC favourite installed the screens to minimise the risk of COVID-19 but the 56-year-old dance expert is finding them a bit of a hindrance.
He said: "Oh my god, the Perspex is even worse now because it is even thicker and we are on separate desks. So I am straining to hear anything anyone says. We are so far separated."
However, Craig - known for his savage criticism - did acknowledge that not being able to hear new judge Anton Du Beke, 55, was a bit of a blessing.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper, he joked: "I can’t hear a word he is saying, not a word. I love that."
Craig also went on to admit that he sick of the other judges pinching his catchphrases, and took particular umbrage with Shirley Ballas, 61, who currently serves as Head Judge on the panel.
He said: "They’ve all tried to do it. Shirley said ‘fabulous’ and I looked at her and glared.”
Craig, Shirley and Anton are also joined on the panel by Motsi Mabuse, 40.
At the weekend, Nina Wadia became the first celebrity to be voted off the ballroom show.
The 52-year-old actress and her professional partner Neil Jones said goodbye after finding themselves in the dreaded dance-off with Katie McGlynn and her partner Gorka Marquez.
Following her exit, Nina told Neil: "It's been really fun - thank you so much. He's been incredible, thank you."
Neil, 39, also heaped praise on the actress for her efforts over recent weeks, describing Nina as a "dream" partner.
Neil told her: "You've been a dream - a dream. The second partner on the show for me and I wouldn't have wanted anybody else."
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