BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers say 'does Craig know' as they share 'undeniable' prediction over Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola

Craig Revel Horwood has come under fire from Strictly Come Dancing viewers after his move over Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola. The judge was back on the judging panel on Saturday night (November 4) as the competition reached the halfway mark.

Craig was back alongside Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke as they cast their expert eyes over the nine remaining couples as the BBC One dance contest continued with more glitz, glam and spectacular moments in the iconic ballroom.

And it was Ellie and Vito who once again topped the leaderboard. After wowing last weekend with their sensational salsa during last weekend's Halloween special, the pair were hoping to come back with another incredible performance - and it appears they did.

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The former Coronation Street actress and her Italian dance partner this time impressed the Strictly judges with lifts, twirls and dips to top the leaderboard with their American smooth, which saw them claim a top score of 39 out of a possible 40.

For her performance to Ain’t That A Kick In The Head by Robbie Williams, Ellie donned a red sparkly dress with a feather collar. Judge Craig Revel Horwood said: "You’ve gone from strength to strength – showbiz, glamour and style."

Meanwhile, Motsi Mabuse said it had "final vibes", while head judge Shirley Ballas described it as a "Rolls-Royce" performance and echoed Motsie by saying it was "finalist material".

But being one point away from a perfect score left Strictly fans unimpressed with Craig, who was the only judge to not award a 10 to the couple.