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In Strictest Confidence

Keynote The third instalment in Craig Revel Horwood’s frank and funny autobiography takes the reader through the highs and lows of Come Dancing star’s ‘fab-u-lous’ life. Join Craig and a host of Strictly stars on the show and live tours and get the real stories from behind the scenes of .

Description The third instalment in Craig Revel Horwood’s frank and funny autobiography takes the reader through the highs and lows of the Strictly Come Dancing star’s ‘fab-u-lous’ life. Publication date Thursday, October Join Craig and a host of Strictly stars – including , Judy Murray and the 18, 2018 unforgettable Ed Balls – on the show and live tours and get the real stories from Price £20.00 behind the scenes. ISBN-13 9781789290202 The Aussie-born judge shares his famously forthright views on the changes in the show’s Binding Hardback line up, from Bruce Forsyth and ’s departures to the arrival of Claudia Format 234 x 153 mm Winkleman and , as well as the dancers and stars. Depth 24.5mm Extent 256 pages Away from Strictly, Craig reveals fresh heartache over failed romances, his pain at Word Count 70000 words losing his dad and how his work kept him from flying to Australia for the funeral. He Illustrations 16pp colour photos marks the milestones in his life, including turning fifty and moving from to live in a Territorial Rights World ‘gorgeous’ country pile, as well as going under the knife for a second hip operation plus a few nips and tucks. In-House Editor Louise Dixon The multi-talented dancer, director and choreographer also discusses his award-winning shows, including and Son of a Preacher Man, and spending a year in drag as Miss Hannigan in . Plus, he reveals all about his foray into movies, choreographing Hugh Grant for Paddington 2 and making his big screen debut in Nativity Rocks. With his famous wit and a wealth of backstage gossip, In Strictest Confidence is the perfect read for all his fans as well as those of Strictly Come Dancing.

Sales Points The 2017 series of Strictly Come Dancing was the show’s most popular year in its fourteen-year history, with an average of 11 million viewers every Saturday night Craig Revel Horwood has been a judge on Strictly since it came on air, fourteen years ago Fond, funny and frank, Craig tells stories from behind the scenes on the show as well as from his life offstage Published to tie-in with Strictly 2018 Craig will be available for PR

Reviews 'Craig's waspish memoirs spill all of Strictly's secrets.' - Daily Mail 'Craig Revel Horwood gets a 10 out of 10 for candour!' - The Irish Daily Mail 'Frank and funny.' - Heat Magazine 'Gripping.' - New! Magazine Author Biography Michael O'Mara Books. Craig Revel Horwood is a critically acclaimed dancer, director and choreographer. He is also an accomplished artist. He has been a member of the judging panel on BBC’s Strictly www.mombooks.com Come Dancing since it began in 2004.

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