Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke, both judges on the popular television dance competition Strictly Come Dancing, have spoken candidly about their close working relationship, including the unusual aspect of sharing a dressing room. On their new podcast, Judgemental, the pair revealed that they often change clothes in front of each other, a situation that might be uncommon in most professional environments.

Craig, 61, noted the practical realities of their roles, remarking that undressing and changing costumes is part of their daily routine. “I mean, most people, when they go to the office, they don’t take all their clothes off and put other clothes back on, do they?” he said. Anton, 59, acknowledged that their work setting is unique and joked about the familiarity that comes with repeatedly seeing one another in various states of dress. “Once you’ve seen Craig Revel Horwood in his underwear once, you’ve seen him a thousand times,” he remarked.

Despite their current camaraderie, Craig admitted on a previous episode of the podcast that his initial impression of Anton was less favorable. “I thought you were really, like, stuck-up,” he said, recalling his early perception of Anton as someone who appeared overly self-important about his ballroom credentials. Over time, however, Craig said his opinion changed as he got to know Anton better.

Beyond their judging roles on Strictly, Anton Du Beke expressed interest in expanding his career into acting, mentioning a desire to take on television or film roles. “I generally just do me. Playing a character, I would like to do that,” he explained. Craig responded with a lighthearted comment suggesting Anton might benefit from acting lessons before pursuing this new direction. Craig himself has an extensive background in stage acting, having performed in roles such as Miss Hannigan in the musical Annie and the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz.

Their discussions on the Judgemental podcast offer insight into the behind-the-scenes dynamic between two prominent figures in the British entertainment industry, highlighting both the practical and personal aspects of their partnership.