Cynthia Erivo replaces Craig Revel Horwood on Strictly Come Dancing judging panel this weekend

Cynthia Erivo will join Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and head judge Shirley Ballas for musicals week on Strictly Come Dancing on November 20 and 21 while Craig Revel Horwood is self-isolating.

She said: “I’m so delighted to be joining the Strictly judging panel for musicals week.

“Musicals have a unique place in my heart, it’s such a special way of connecting all art and making it one.

“I’m excited to bring my experience to the show and I can’t wait to see what the couples have in store this weekend.”