“Dancing Into Forever” – Craig Revel Horwood’s Surprise Wedding Leaves Fans in Tears

It was a love story waiting for its final pirouette—and this week, it twirled into history. Craig Revel Horwood, the sharp-tongued yet secretly soft-hearted judge of Strictly Come Dancing, has stunned fans across the world by quietly marrying his long-time partner, Jonathan Myring, in a private and deeply emotional ceremony.

There was no red carpet. No media frenzy. No dazzling ballroom glitz. Instead, the couple chose a secluded garden filled with blooming roses, candlelight, and birdsong—a setting that whispered romance in every breeze. For those who have followed Craig’s journey from Australian dancer to British TV icon, this moment felt like a well-earned standing ovation after decades of heartache, fame, and growth.

Jonathan Myring, 22 years younger than Craig, is a horticulturist by trade—grounded, gentle, and far from the spotlight. Their love story began quietly in 2018, blossomed through the trials of lockdowns, long-distance moments, and even health scares involving Craig’s mother. They got engaged in 2020, during a trip to Tasmania, where Jonathan proposed in a bath of Epsom salts and champagne—romantic, quirky, and deeply them. But the wedding? That had to wait.

Craig had said repeatedly: “I won’t do it until my mum can be there.” And so, the years ticked by, while renovations were finished on their country home, and health conditions were carefully monitored. Fans began to assume the wedding would remain on hold indefinitely.

But this week, in a move as dramatic as any tango Craig ever judged, the couple quietly exchanged vows surrounded by only close friends and family. No press release. No leaks. Just love.

Photos later emerged on social media: Craig in a tailored cream suit, beaming like never before; Jonathan, misty-eyed and holding Craig’s hand beneath a floral arch. One image showed the couple sharing their first dance barefoot on the grass, the setting sun casting golden light through the trees. “They looked like two souls who had already danced together in a hundred lifetimes,” one guest posted anonymously.

Reactions were swift and emotional. Fans flooded Twitter and Instagram with messages of support:

“Craig deserves this kind of love. You can see it’s real.”
“Finally! The wedding we didn’t know we needed!”
“Strictly can give 10s all day, but this moment? It’s a perfect score from life.”

What makes this wedding so moving isn’t just the secrecy or the romance—it’s the message behind it. Craig, who’s been open about growing up in an abusive household and struggling with identity, has now found peace in love that is steady, joyful, and rooted.

From ballroom judge to beloved groom, Craig Revel Horwood’s journey reminds us all: no matter how long it takes, love will always find its spotlight.