Craig Revel Horwood has come under fire for a harsh alcohol-related jibe at Paul Merson , who is in recovery. The Strictly Come Dancing judge, who has been a star of the BBC One programme since it first aired on our screens, made the comment to Paul Merson following his latest performance on the popular show, this Saturday, September 28, 2024. After an explosive salsa to Pitbull's Fireball, Paul faced the judges with his professional partner Karen Hauer , when Craig Revel Horwood suggested that alcohol had given him confidence, despite Paul being open about his past struggles with addiction .
This prompted the former Arsenal player to quickly retort: " I don't drink." Craig continued: "It was like a comedy dance at a wedding I'm afraid. It was really not good.
Those shunts were terrible." One fan took to Twitter to criticise Craig's lack of research on the contestants, calling his remark to Paul Merson unnecessary. Another questioned: "Did Craig really just say he thought the drinks at the barbecue gave Paul Merson confidence.
Tactless in the extreme.", reports Birmingham Live . Others echoed these sentiments, with one saying: "Oh gosh not really good of Craig to make a drinks joke to Paul Merson.
" Another added: "Well that was a massive faux pas on Craig's behalf. Clearly doesn't know Paul is an Alcoholic." Yet another chimed in: "Bit of a faux pas to talk about drinks at the barbecue to Paul Merson, someone famously sober after years of excessive drinking.
" "Craig's comment.