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Craig Revel Horwood looks unrecognisable as he transforms for dramatic dance off against Strictly judges ahead of first elimination

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Craig Revel Horwood looked unrecognisable as he donned a dramatic face of makeup and a long blonde wig in first look images from the first Strictly Come Dancing results show on Sunday night.

The 59-year-old dancer and choreographer was worlds away from his usual self as he battled against fellow judges Motsi Mabuse, 43, Shirley Ballas, 64, and Anton Du Beke, 58 in a dramatic group performance.

Before viewers find out who will be the first couple to be voted out of the dancing competition, the judges and professional dancers will bring the drama with an avant-garde gothic tango.

The show-stopping performance will see the pros and judges team up to strut their stuff to a medley of When Doves Cry by Prince and Blue Monday by New Order.

Craig looked incredibly fierce in a period outfit consisting of a white and golden frilly dress shirt paired with a black blazer, shorts and tights.

Craig Revel Horwood looked unrecognisable as he donned a dramatic face of makeup and a long blonde wig in first look images from the first Strictly Come Dancing results show on Sunday night

The 59-year-old dancer and choreographer was worlds away from his usual self as he battled against fellow judges Motsi Mabuse , 43, Shirley Ballas , 64, and Anton Du Beke, 58 in a dramatic group performance

The 59-year-old dancer and choreographer was worlds away from his usual self as he battled against fellow judges Motsi Mabuse , 43, Shirley Ballas , 64, and Anton Du Beke, 58 in a dramatic group performance

In the striking sneak peak images, his short black hair is replaced with a huge curly blonde wig complete with a crown.

The judge posed on a ginormous throne with a scepter in hand as the professional dancers surround him.

He wore a face full of very dramatic makeup, including gold glitter, smoky black eyeshadow, and a small heart etched onto his cheek. 

And Craig wasn’t the only judge to transform into a new character for the edgy group dance.

Shirley looked the picture of glamour in a black sheer dress and gloves, as she elegantly fanned herself on the dancefloor. 

She wore a unique headpiece made up of pink roses for the daring ensemble, as she was joined by Anton on the ballroom floor. 

The former professional dancer also looked like royalty as he stepped into the spotlight in a dazzling golden shirt and suede maroon blazer.

Elsewhere, Motsi looked incredible as she put on a leggy display in a long skirt featuring a wide slit, teamed with a sheer mesh top.

Craig looked entirely different to his normal self, swapping his classic suit for a dazzling period costume and wig

Craig looked entirely different to his normal self, swapping his classic suit for a dazzling period costume and wig

Shirley looked the picture of glamour in a black sheer dress and gloves, as she elegantly fanned herself on the dancefloor

Shirley looked the picture of glamour in a black sheer dress and gloves, as she elegantly fanned herself on the dancefloor

She wore a unique headpiece made up of pink roses for the daring ensemble, as she was joined by Anton on the ballroom floor

She wore a unique headpiece made up of pink roses for the daring ensemble, as she was joined by Anton on the ballroom floor

The former professional dancer also looked like royalty as he stepped into the spotlight in a dazzling golden shirt and suede maroon blazer

The former professional dancer also looked like royalty as he stepped into the spotlight in a dazzling golden shirt and suede maroon blazer

Elsewhere, Motsi looked incredible as she put on a leggy display in a long skirt featuring a wide slit, teamed with a sheer mesh top

Elsewhere, Motsi looked incredible as she put on a leggy display in a long skirt featuring a wide slit, teamed with a sheer mesh top

It comes just after the news that Nick Knowles will return to Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday after an arm injury left his long-term future on the show hanging in the balance

It comes just after the news that Nick Knowles will return to Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday after an arm injury left his long-term future on the show hanging in the balance

Fan favourite Nick was left sweating over his place after sustaining the injury while changing a tyre when his car broke down as he drove to his 62nd birthday party

Fan favourite Nick was left sweating over his place after sustaining the injury while changing a tyre when his car broke down as he drove to his 62nd birthday party

The professional dancers can also be seen in the first-look images as they bring the glam in an array of flamboyant outfits.

It comes just after the news that Nick Knowles will return to Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday after an arm injury left his long-term future on the show hanging in the balance.

Fan favourite Nick was left sweating over his place after sustaining the injury while changing a tyre when his car broke down as he drove to his 62nd birthday party on Sunday.

But he has since been given the green light from show bosses, a decision strengthened by his popularity among viewers, meaning he will return with professional dancer Luba Mushtuk for week two.

A source told The Mirror: ‘Nick and Luba’s attitude is very much that the show must go on, and they were thrilled when he was given the go ahead. They are even going to attempt a lift.

‘Luba has told Nick that the move she was planning for the routine can be made safe for him – so as it stands they are still going to perform that. Nick is fully on board because the last thing he wants is the sympathy vote.

‘Now that he’s been told he can perform this week he is determined to come out all guns blazing and give the routine everything he’s got.’

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