EXCLUSIVE: A Strictly Come Dancing professional has been tipped to replace a judge on the BBC show, should they decide to step down from the role

Kevin Clifton has emerged as the bookies' favourite to replace Craig Revel Horwood on Strictly Come Dancing should the judge decide to step down, according to online bookmaker Betway. ‌

Whilst Craig hasn't recently hinted at departing the programme, he has previously confessed to having retirement plans upon reaching his 60th birthday. ‌

The judge has remained a pillar of the ballroom for more than twenty years, but with speculation growing that he might be putting down his scoring paddle permanently, Kevin is leading the odds as the most probable successor. ‌

Kevin isn't the sole former professional in contention, with Erin Boag and

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