He may be Mr Nasty on Strictly … but when it comes to his dog, Craig Revel Horwood has a much softer side. The star has spoken of his devastation after learning his pet has a serious heart condition and does not have long left to live. Sophie, a rescued cavalier King Charles spaniel, has just turned 13 – making her 68 in human years. Scroll down for video Devastated: The Strictly Come Dancing judge, who shares Sophie with his boyfriend Damon Scott, said he is horrified at the thought of planning for their pet’s death The Strictly Come Dancing judge, who shares Sophie with his boyfriend Damon Scott, said he is horrified at the thought of planning for their pet’s death.
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Strictly Come Dancing judge has been told his pet dog Sophie will die soon
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The rescued cavalier King Charles spaniel recently turned 13
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'It is going to be absolutely devastating. I am unbelievably in love with her'
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Casualty’s Sunetra Sarker last night became the latest contestant to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing. The actress and partner Brendan Cole were sent home after the judges chose to save reality TV star Mark Wright.
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