Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood is facing demands he quit the show.

The Strictly Come Dancing judge is facing stern calls from viewers over a cruel sex jibe.

Craig made the brutal swipe at Stacey Dooley, who won the BBC One talent contest last year.

Craig had to issue a grovelling apology for telling the audience Stacey had won because she slept with Kevin Clifton.

He shocked the crowds inside the studio when he said: "Stacey was dragged up from the dance gutter...of course, if you sleep with your dance partner that helps."

Craig Revel Horwood on This Morning

The 54-year-old later issued a grovelling statement that read: "I'm deeply sorry for the offence caused to Kevin and Stacey and everyone who works on the show.

"I recognise that what I said was hurtful, cruel and incredibly disrespectful. It was a huge error of judgment that I very much regret."

"The cast thinks it's completely unprofessional and rude, given his massive pay packet and position of power," a source told the  Sun  .


"They don't understand how he can fairly judge now."

Worried aides rushed to see if Stacey and her family, who were in the audience, were OK after the audience was left stunned by the disgraceful remarks.

It was reported that Stacey’s mum Di was so disgusted and hurt that she allegedly left the studio in tears.

Stacey and her dance partner Kevin lifted the coveted Glitterball trophy last year, and began dating shortly after.