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We\u2019re heading into Strictly Come Dancing<\/a>\u2018s fabulous Musicals Week this weekend, but sadly Craig Revel Horwood won\u2019t be on the judging panel.<\/p>\n Earlier this week, it was revealed that Strictly\u2019s Craig Revel Horwood would miss Musicals Week after a positive COVID-19 test<\/a>.<\/p>\n Strictly has now confirmed that Cynthia Erivo will replace Craig for Week Nine<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sharing a post on its official Twitter page, the show revealed: \u201cStage and screen star Cynthia Erivo is joining our Judges for Musicals Week! Stepping into Craig\u2019s shoes, who we wish a speedy recovery. \u201d<\/p>\n So, who exactly is the show\u2019s latest panellist?<\/p>\n Here\u2019s everything you need to know about Cynthia as she joins the Strictly Come Dancing judges<\/a> on Saturday, 20th November and Sunday, 21st November.<\/p>\n Age: <\/strong>34<\/p>\n Job:\u00a0<\/strong>Actress and singer<\/p>\n Instagram: <\/strong>@cynthiaerivo<\/a><\/p>\n Cynthia is a multi-award winning singer and actor, who has starred in numerous theatre productions across the globe, including Broadway\u2019s revival of The Color Purple, the Sister Act UK tour and The Umbrellas of Cherbourg.<\/p>\n She played the lead role of Aretha Franklin in the third series of Genius, the title role in acclaimed biopic Harriet,\u00a0 and is currently filming for the new Luther movie.<\/p>\n Erivo will star as Elphaba in the highly-anticipated upcoming film adaptation of musical Wicked.<\/p>\n She has won a Daytime Emmy Award, Grammy Award and Tony Award, and been nominated for two Oscars.<\/p>\n Cynthia will be stepping into Craig Revel Horwood\u2019s shoes as he self-isolates after testing positive for COVID-19. She\u2019ll join Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and Head Judge Shirley Ballas for Musicals Week and the results show taking place on Sunday.<\/p>\n Stage and screen star Cynthia Erivo is joining our Judges for Musicals Week! Stepping into Craig’s shoes, who we wish a speedy recovery. ???? https:\/\/t.co\/d9XV94yR9t<\/a> #Strictly<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/TSjRsFgOL8<\/a><\/p>\u2014 BBC Strictly \u2728 (@bbcstrictly) November 19, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote>Who is Cynthia Erivo?<\/strong><\/h2>\n