Tonioli denies rumours of Horwood feud

Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli has denied rumours that he doesn't get on with fellow panellist Craig Revel Horwood.

Tonioli explained that the judges are simply playing a role when they appear on the show.

"We all have exchanges on the show but once it's over, it's over," he told The Sun. "We are all very good friends because we're men, not kids. We know that whatever you say on the show is on the show and it's not personal.

"You can say anything to me and I'll give it back to you. But we don't go up to each other after the show and go, 'How dare you say that to me, blah blah'. That's not what we do. We all play our characters."

Horwood has previously threatened to "slap" Tonioli and fellow judge Alesha Dixon for talking over him.