Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas return in 2023, joined by new judge - Anton Du Beke

Returning judges

Craig Revel Horwood

Craig Revel Horwood is a choreographer, theatre director and television personality. He has been a judge on Strictly Come Dancing since the show began in 2004. Craig is known for his sharp wit and his high standards. He has often been the subject of controversy, but he is also one of the most popular judges on the show.

Motsi Mabuse

Motsi Mabuse is a South African-born dancer and choreographer. She joined the judging panel of Strictly Come Dancing in 2019. Motsi is a two-time South African Latin American champion and a world champion in ballroom dancing. She is also a professional dancer on the German version of Strictly Come Dancing, Let's Dance.

Shirley Ballas

Shirley Ballas is a British ballroom dancer, choreographer and television personality. She joined the judging panel of Strictly Come Dancing in 2017. Shirley is a ten-time British National Latin American champion and a world champion in Latin American dance. She is also a former professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars.

New judge - Anton Du Beke

Anton Du Beke is a British ballroom dancer and choreographer. He has been a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing since the show began in 2004. Anton has also been a judge on the show's spin-off, Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. He is known for his charm and his sense of humour.