The Strictly Come Dancing judge opens up about the alcoholism that plagued his father, and why he fled to the UK

Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood has opened up about his turbulent relationship with his dad , Philip.

He says: “He was a terrible alcoholic and that was prevalent all the way through our childhood. Growing up around alcoholism is just awful.

“It was just so abusive at home. That's the reason I started dancing as well. Not only because I was porky, but because I just couldn't stand being at home. I think that led me to a life of dance.

“There was a good reason why I lived 10,000 miles away from home.”

After Philip - a former lieutenant in the Royal Australian Navy - died suddenly, Horwood reveals the toxicology report found evidence of massive amounts of alcohol.

“I

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