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Craig Revel Horwood: My toyboy keeps me on my toes

The Strictly Come Dancing judge opens up about his wild past and finding 'the one'

Craig Revel Horwood has been a rent boy and a drag queen

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood isn't sorry he revealed his colourful past in his autobiography All Balls And Glitter.

Tales of his time as a rent boy, a drag queen and a happily married heterosexual make interesting reading.

'Being a rent boy made sense for me at the time,' he explains. 'I’d just turned 17 and that was a bit young to be doing it, but as a dancer you’ve got to have a good head on your shoulders and grow up really quickly.

'I needed to pay for dance classes and my sugar daddy helped me do that. I didn’t have a problem with it.'

Now Craig, 43, is happly settled with a toyboy of his own - Grant MacPherson, 28, who he met on the internet. They love to eat pizza and drink champagne in bed together.

'I really do think he’s The One,' says Craig. 'I’ve had men and I’ve had women and this time it feels really natural and good.

'He’s very loving, kind, considerate and generous. Grant’s also very honest with me and I think that’s the most important thing in any relationship. I’ve been burnt at the stake several times, so I’ve learnt how crucial it is.

'He's very sensible and that's what I love about him. He keeps me on my toes.'

See the full story in Now magazine dated 20 October 2008 - out now!