Craig Revel Horwood slays drag routine from Hello, Dolly! - Week 11 Musicals | BBC Strictly 2019

[@RebeccaNorthcott]

Im really enjoying the fact that BBC are letting both the dancers and judges do more and express themselves more. I felt so happy seeing this and the other performances in the past weeks. Bravo!

[@shreyatanna9099]

I didn't even recognize Craig in drag! Also Kevin and Anton are so charismatic, they're true performers ❤

[@lucypreece7581]

I mean Kevin was literally doing Theatre earlier this year so we know he is a good all round perfomer

[@catmcdermott4542]

Kelvin

[@casamity6755]

i didnt really expect this but i actually thought kevin performed slightly better than anton idk, his precision was just stunning

[@gracepearson5905]

I know right I was like who is this chic had no idea it was Craig

[@shawnkwan5075]

craig should be a guest judge on any future drag race UK series!

[@chocobaby3113]

Michelle's going to get a run for her money being known as the tough judge.

[@connorls8228]

I think he should enter as a contestant and win it !

[@chocobaby3113]

I can totally see Craig as being such a tough judge. Those drag queen better work on their technique cuz they're going to get fuckeeeedddddd.

[@shawnkwan5075]

"you made mincemeat out of that darling. what a mess" is what craig might say if he doesn't like the runway look of one of the drag queens who has ended up in the bottom three

[@lhhmatmathews8078]

A permanent judge not a guest

[@reno-tx8xy]

Craig looks so happy it melts my heart

[@GrandiaKnight]

I really wish Craig had just judged the whole show dressed as Dolly. That would have been amazing!

[@MM-dq2pi]

haha woulda been classic

[@mollycherfan4266]

Yessss

[@heatherhanlon2799]

This. This is why craig is my favourite judge.

[@anniespencer7879]

@@DeepRedBlue I loved the Hello Dolly sequence but missed 'Elegance'.

[@katherineshideouslaughter]

He's currently playing the evil Queen in Snow White at the opera house in Manchester (they make a lot of strictly references) I saw it on Tuesday and it was brilliant

[@tauresattauresa7137]

Craig should do more cameo roles.

[@harrywithanh]

Bruno: Sings in the previous week Craig: *Hold my glitter ball*

[@RachaelLink]

Harry Watts Craig should sing on strictly. Show Bruno how it’s done. 😂

[@chloespalding390]

no hold my 2 paddle

[@amypatterson7395]

I’d sincerely watch an entire Strictly production of Hello Dolly! if it was like this. The Anton & Kevin duo was perfect casting and they both have such charming voices! And Craig was such a gorgeous Dolly!!!!!! 10/10 routine, I NEED more!!!

[@zxaddictxz]

I can't get enough of Craig in drag. He's the best looking drag queen ever.

[@CazDeey]

I have one problem with this, too short, I so wanted to see more of Craig. Completely surprised when he appeared. Loved it and he was super.

[@BallroomXtra]

5 years ago, the BBC would have lost their minds about having one of the judges in drag. Just look at how far they have come?!?!? Craig went out there and was A-MAZ-ING!!!!! If that man ever has a tour, or a theater show, or anything I swear I will fly to the UK just to see it. Shantey you stay darling!!!!

[@emmabrazier123]

I know isn’t he amazing He does regularly perform in musicals I remember seeing him as me Hanigan in Annie and the theatre He was so good 👍🏻

[@jess9500]

He has a solo tour in 2020

[@ladyjennyanytime5195]

He's in Drag over Christmas here in Manchester in the panto version of Snow White and the seven dwarfs as The wicked queen. He's also previously played Miss Hannigan on tour and in the west end production of ANNIE. he's fab! he's got a history of both doing drag and musical theatre both as a dancer and choreographer/director. a friend of mine did Copacabana and Chess for him, apparently he's absolutely lovely in real life. :-)

[@katherineshideouslaughter]

@@ladyjennyanytime5195 Yes the panto is brilliant, Muddles' impression of Bruno was great too

[@aim-to-misbehave5674]

I'm not sure whether the BBC would have lost their minds - after all, Paul O'Grady's Lily Savage drag act was one of the biggest acts on TV in the 90s. The audience, on the other hand... We still have people complaining about costumes showing 'too much leg' when that's literally the point of dancewear.

[@CPMV71]

Now that was so entertaining. Way better than Bruno’s ‘singing’ last week!! Adored Kevin & Anton’s act. But Craig stole the show.

[@julietantonio1049]

@Flibbertigibbet6 Agreed! He was having fun and that's all that matters

[@Stpu789]

I take everything I have ever thought of Craig back, because he is an absolute Queen.

[@Tidybitz]

Absolutely loved this routine from start to finish, it's one of the best ever. Craig totally stole the show and was a brilliant Dolly Levi. I don't know if Craig has ever done Hello Dolly, but he should. Fab u lous, darling.

[@williamfairchild7439]

He did play Miss Hannigan in Annie

[@Tidybitz]

@@williamfairchild7439 ... I know he did, he was brilliant there too.

[@williamfairchild7439]

@@Tidybitz Yeah he was in London and on UK Tour

[@elenahpunkt]

I absolutely loved that. Craig in drag is the most iconic thing ever!

[@williamfairchild7439]

He did play Miss Hannigan in Annie

[@michaelmcdonnell5998]

Who else watches the opening titles saying, they're out, they're out, they're out....!

[@Phantas43]

Me! lol I thought I was one of the only ones hahaha :D

[@hiimbiimprobablygonnacry7302]

I just go “gone, gone, gone”

[@gnome5051]

My mum and I do that with the main show and ITT and also as who we think is gone for the results

[@maisieb11]

Meeeee

[@charliep123]

I just name the pros

[@cherchezlafemme3]

If Craig isn't a judge on Drag Race UK next season someone isn't doing their job

[@donnastanley1152]

😁😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@stayforthepeelpronpls4774]

And johannes the really camp amazing dancer

[@szlendak1368]

wait you’re french ?

[@emilyoliver3004]

Why isn’t anyone talking about Anton and Kevin’s singing I mean it was pretty good

[@jonnytube64]

FFS, Emily Oliver it was dreadful.

[@emilychilds9551]

It really was shocking 😂😂

[@gemmamusto2284]

I loved their singing

[@darkangelluv1776]

Yes

[@connie7474]

Pretty good? They were fantastic, they are dancers not singers!

[@geoffreyblackmer]

I have never seen Craig more happy and in his skin. My god that man can turn it on when he wants to.

[@bensullens6895]

Michelle and gio would have killed musicals.

[@what_am_i1468]

So true

[@AliceWasThere2904]

Robbed

[@Mat-hh5go]

For sure

[@ciskadacosta674]

Agreed

[@jpbdude4223]

Chris should’ve gone in Blackpool.

[@ribena607]

Took me a minute to realise that was Craig!! I was like "who the hell is that woman that just came on and why does she look so strange?" Lmao

[@keanusolan2844]

I had to read the comments to realise that it was Craig. Excellent makeup, excellent performance.

[@callmeyourdai5y518]

I was sat watching with my Mum and we were wondering who she was and why she was getting a big cheer. We thought she might have been in the stage production of Hello Dolly.

[@catmcdermott4542]

You should have seen him in Snow White

[@henrymanley4116]

It only took me 3 seconds and I just couldn't believe it was him!

[@juliemastenbroek6159]

Fab-u-lous darling

[@what_am_i1468]

🤣

[@donnastanley1152]

😂😂😂😂

[@prestoncrisp5636]

Fab u lous is john barrowman

[@lillyrose1787]

My favourite opening dance this year. Well done Anton, Kevin and Craig. Its great to see the judges being part of the dancing.

[@SJPDurham]

Anton’s singing, wow. The girls were superb. Craig, you definitely stole the show. That was impressive drag darling. Definitely the icing on the cake.

[@thejacquetta6076]

All I can say is "Wow..Wow.. Wow Craig!" You were fabulous!

[@Tenortalker]

Incredible - book Craig for the O2 Hello Dolly production and tour now! Such a tour de force from all the Strictly gang to brighten up a cold November evening.

[@merlinstwin7373]

Craig was born for this moment. He's really quite lovely in drag.

[@WeneedmoreGodsinTshirts]

Why is nobody talking about Motsi and Shirely's appearance? I mean I never thought I'd see Shirely dancing with Anton.

[@louisefarrar6037]

This is why Craig is my favourite judge!

[@tauresattauresa7137]

This is the happiest I have EVER seen Craig.

[@tauresattauresa7137]

Yes, they should dress as a woman every day, the happiness would spill everywhere :)

[@Bruce-yv9tm]

YES CRAIG OMFG THIS WAS THE BEST THING EVER. Period. I can't get enough. Craig is an ICON.

[@ClareKix]

How can Craig look more like a female than me when I am one :(

[@vallee3140]

I'm sure you are not as bad as you think

[@legaleagle46]

He's had years of experience doing drag, darling!

[@dotnb]

Ikr?

[@laura-mt3tb]

Gender is a construct

[@justmusicals3077]

Lol

[@cynnsmith9434]

Have only just found this, ah those pre covid days, but how superb, they all did so well but couldn't take my eyes of Craig, what a revalation, if he hasn't played Dolly in a stage production he should. Fabulous!

[@me-dc8pj]

I don't know if he's done Dolly but I know he's played one of the women in Annie on Broadway, I can't remember who though

[@cynnsmith9434]

@@me-dc8pj Thanks Ash, I think it was Miss Hannighan he played, heard he was good in that too,

[@valerieselau7384]

Craig is a phenomenon with a outstanding opening number!! 😍😱

[@imsusannav]

Petition for Craig and Anton to actually be in a production of Hello Dolly

[@Violet-qe9tn]

I loved this dance the pros was just ahhhh amazing and we can't forget Craig's beautiful dancing just fire 🔥❤🔥

[@lilithrogers5204]

Oh, WOW, That's soooooo FABULOUS!!! Would love to see that in person, wouldn't YOU?!!

[@Kikua1612]

Such pure joy on Craigs face I have never seen

[@olutoyinlovelimind8197]

I loved Craig aka Dolly 🤣🤣🤣🤣 absofuckinglutly fabulous darling 🥰🥰🥰 and he/she can sing too . Loved it.

[@annmallender1657]

Best opening number EVER. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@mroosie7488]

Craig revel Horwood is an impressive Dolly Levi.

[@williamfairchild7439]

He did play Miss Hannigan in Annie

[@marieasmr6498]

@@williamfairchild7439 I watched him play miss Hannigan in Annie and he was amazing

[@williamfairchild7439]

@@marieasmr6498 In London or on UK Tour

[@BookswithKaitlyn]

@@williamfairchild7439 UK tour

[@williamfairchild7439]

@@BookswithKaitlyn Ah yes I saw the UK Tour of Annie with Anita Dobson at the Hull New Theatre on Friday 5th April 2019 and it was brilliant

[@darrensmith4944]

I simply fast-forward to the bit where Craig comes in as Dolly -- He was brilliant! Even at 6' 4" he still does a convincing woman...

[@lin90210]

They can dance...and sing?! What can they not do? Woow

[@anthonyassadourian8525]

Simply sensational! One of the best openings ever! Well done Strictly! 🎉❤️

[@DezRosswess]

I took me to near the end of the routine to see that was Craig in there, fair play to him for all the stick he gets he's up for it!

[@user-yv2qr4xt9]

Goodness Craig is unrecognisable... cus he's smiling 😉

[@TravelJackJourneys158]

I thought it was fantastic I love seeing the Judges involved and I like Craig at the end nice to see him in Drag

[@williamfairchild7439]

He did play Miss Hannigan in Annie

[@RobertoRevAng]

Ok Craig!! You betta do it! So now Craig and Bruno had their opening numbers... Do we get Motsi and Shirley next week? 👀👀👀

[@frankvallentin9921]

They had their appearance right before Craig, you didn´t noticed that? But I can`t get enough of them, especially from Motsi, so I am ready for them.

[@cokedudebestmate7099]

They were before Craig. Both Motsi & Shirley! But it’s a good point. Shirley & Craig to steal the show next week?

[@RobertoRevAng]

@@frankvallentin9921 it's a small moment, but the main star is Craig here. So that's why my question of Motsi and Shirley get a main opening

[@katieturner-small4782]

Craig looks gorgeous! Also that was overall fabulous!! Loved it!!

[@kerrybeard7410]

He also played mrs hannigam in Annie ( touring)

[@prajac]

I wish they would have judges performing every week

[@peterbruens976]

Dit is waarom wij ieder weekend naar BBC1 kijken. TOP!

[@ladyjennyanytime5195]

I really wanted to see Craig sing more as Dolly. would love to see him play her now. Danny LaRue did it in the early 80s in the west end and got panned for it. I think differnt time and era , the world might be a bit more accepting of it nowadays possibly.

[@ballyhigh11]

I think the consensus was it just didn't work having a man play Dolly. It's not an out and out comedy musical after all and you sort of need to believe that Dolly is a true woman.

[@henrymanley4116]

I think Craig should get a part as a panto dame after that, it was just hilarious!

[@Layla-jd6vp]

Henry Manley he was the evil step mother in Cinderella Wokingham 2018

[@carriew5106]

He isn't a stranger to drag. He has played Miss Hannigan in both the UK tour and West End versions of Annie.

[@dajtoad1]

Craig regularly does panto

[@gmehaywood4010]

Carrie W my friend was on the tour with him as one of the orphan kids!

[@anonymouspeacefulperson6199]

Henry Manley, Jim Robinson - it makes me sad watching the musicals. I miss going to operatics and performing musical dance and singing!

[@GlesWill]

I’d have loved to see more of Craig in drag and do a proper number. He was fabulous!

[@kayceepartridge9303]

Craig is just FAB-U-LOUS!!

[@jodyjelley1463]

Hello Dolly is one of my absolute favourite musicals so i was so happy when strictly did this! Never even realised at the time that was craig playing Dolly! Lol

[@girlonabookshelf4922]

I’ve never seen Craig this happy EVER! 😂

[@suzannebarton777]

I’ve only just realised that was Craig, he was brilliant!!! 😂😂😂

[@willbarnes9884]

Best musical ever, best opening ever!

[@timo9029]

Craig in Drag... I love this ❤️🏳️‍🌈

[@2lisabarth]

Completely agree!!!! AhMazing❤🏳️‍🌈

[@mumblebrain]

Check out when He was on dancing with the stars in Australia - He dressed up as Ms Harrigan from Anne

[@williamfairchild7439]

He did play Miss Hannigan in Annie

[@jandreidrn]

wow, they did this in 2019. Just short of three weeks later, the composer of Hello, Dolly (Jerry Herman) passed away the day after Christmas.

[@loupayne5346]

Craig is a legend

[@xoxo_Izzy]

Craig is FAB-U-LOUS DARLING

[@amberf7529]

Would love to see the judges involved more in the dancing. Love it.

[@katieanderson7847]

Way better than any of the dances last night. Craig stole the show. Loved it.

[@bowwowbuddy]

Don't know who he is, but even as he approached the camera, I was still thinking, "When does the drag artist come out?" That was the most convincing drag number I think I've ever seen.

[@camillarose3521]

you know it’s getting serious when anton takes off his suit jacket

[@happybunny2541]

Love it! Love Craig! One of the best judges on telly

[@grassj6002]

For a second there, I thought the judges couldn't dance. Let the judges dance more!!

[@Beautifulboo49]

It just warms me seeing Craig just being so fantabulous x

[@emjay63]

A tour of Hello Dolly with Craig as Dolly Levi, that would be fab-u-lous!

[@mariemuckle3179]

Craig in drag every week please.

[@blu-rc3xj]

i love craigs dress but those boot are everything

[@odeon643]

This was brilliant, and Craig was amazing.

[@angelamullen4850]

Wow wow wow, now that’s an opening to musical night.....

[@louloubell9568]

I surely can’t be the only one who thought of Wall-e when they started singing the first song 🤔🤷🏼‍♀️

[@DaveWestMedia]

🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

[@catmcdermott4542]

That's where that song was from I knew I'd heard it from somewhere but I couldn't remember where

[@victorianangonya1847]

I didn’t know that it was Craig . When I realised I laughed so much

[@dancinginmaltesers]

I just adore this dance!!

[@timsamanthony]

Craig looks gorgeous!

[@jelaboothe2363]

Well, HELLLO DOLLY...now that's what I call ENTERTAINMENT. Showbiz at its finest..

[@cosbystark69]

It’s the way that Craig actually has a nice smile 😌

[@JenFoto]

The most joyful episode ever

[@doreenlloyd4885]

That was lovely. I'd like to see a lot more like that. Good old fashioned musical.

[@emmer9725]

I didn't realise how good of a singer Anton is

[@TheHouseofMouse]

Bruno: sings in week 8. Craig: Hold my glitter balls... Utterly brilliant. I loved this!

[@mirandabruce-mitford6239]

Craig - fabulous!

[@ShanaiCollins]

OMG! Craig needs to star as Dolly, on a stage production tour

[@shibbydoodles]

Craig was amazing 😍

[@roninc.3465]

I believe Hello Dolly needs a refresh re-telling like they did with Company! Starring Craig Revel Horwood as Dolly Levi!!!!!

[@veronicamay8719]

Just loved that piece 💜💜💜💜

[@wolfieeeee256]

Loved Craig ever since I was little!!! :)

[@kailashepherd792]

Amazing! Good to see the steady stream of Fab since those 200 complaints... keep it up! ❤️

[@kimoconnor495]

WOW Craig was brilliant Top Mark's 10

[@olivelgemmell7251]

Craig you are everything

[@evangeline819]

this is the most we've seen craig smile ever

[@hefinrosser8685]

Craig was so amazing the dancers might as well not have been there! I saw his production of CHESS and was blown away by it. First thing I though after 5 minutes I would love to work with this guy on a production!! BRAVO xx

[@traceywoolston7924]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this. that voice and the drag, shame michelle wasnt still in to comment hahaha

[@vickygarnett7623]

Needed more Craig.

[@JessicaGriffin-sb1pp]

And Craig looks absoluteky fantastic!