Craig Revel Horwood looks unrecognisable as he transforms for dramatic dance off against Strictly judges ahead of first elimination

Craig Revel Horwood looked unrecognisable as he donned a dramatic face of makeup and a long blonde wig in first look images from the first Strictly Come Dancing results show on Sunday night. The 59-year-old dancer and choreographer was worlds away from his usual self as he battled against fellow judges Motsi Mabuse, 43, Shirley Ballas, 64, and Anton Du Beke, 58 in a dramatic group performance. Craig Revel Horwood looked unrecognisable as he donned a dramatic face of makeup and a long blonde wig in first look images from the first Strictly Come Dancing results show on Sunday night The 59-year-old dancer and choreographer was worlds away from his usual self as he battled against fellow judges Motsi Mabuse, 43, Shirley Ballas, 64, and Anton Du Beke, 58 in a dramatic group performance In the striking sneak peak images, his short black hair is replaced with a huge curly blonde wig complete with a crown. Craig looked entirely different to his normal self, swapping his classic suit for a dazzling period costume and wig Shirley looked the picture of glamour in a black sheer dress and gloves, as she elegantly fanned herself on the dancefloor She wore a unique headpiece made up of pink roses for the daring ensemble, as she was joined by Anton on the ballroom floor The former professional dancer also looked like royalty as he stepped into the spotlight in a dazzling golden shirt and suede maroon blazer Elsewhere, Motsi looked incredible as she put on a leggy display in a long skirt featuring a wide slit, teamed with a sheer mesh top It comes just after the news that Nick Knowles will return to Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday after an arm injury left his long-term future on the show hanging in the balance Fan favourite Nick was left sweating over his place after sustaining the injury while changing a tyre when his car broke down as he drove to his 62nd birthday party The professional dancers can also be seen in the first-look images as they bring the glam in an array of flamboyant outfits.