In 2015, Craig Revel Horwood experienced both highs and lows, starting the year with a new house and his 50th birthday but ending it with the passing of his father, Philip Revel Horwood, who battled alcoholism throughout his life. Their relationship was strained, with memories of his father’s violent drunken outbursts leading to a split with his mother in 1989. Despite trying to visit his father, Craig never had a chance to connect with him due to his constant state of intoxication.
Even though their relationship was difficult, Craig’s father was proud of his accomplishments, such as winning Maestro At The Opera, although he was never able to watch him on shows like Strictly Come Dancing due to living in Australia and never visiting the UK. Craig’s older sister, Sue, also had a strained relationship with their father, leading to conflicting emotions after his passing. Despite the difficult moments they experienced, both Craig and Sue found ways to remember some positive aspects of their relationship.
After his father’s death, Craig devoted a room in his house to create a refrigerated wine library cellar in his father’s honor, along with a memorial park bench in the garden. Craig also recorded a version of Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” to be played at his father’s funeral, as he wasn’t able to attend in person. The family found ways to include Craig remotely in the funeral proceedings, showing the support and love they had for each other even from a distance.
Following the difficult time after his father’s passing, Craig’s relationship with his partner Damon Scott began to falter. Damon’s lack of support during Craig’s time of need led to their split and Damon taking both their dogs. Craig experienced betrayal when Damon sold their story to the press, but he remained open to finding love again and turned to dating websites to meet new people. Signing confidentiality agreements became a routine practice for Craig to protect his privacy and personal life.
Craig’s search for a new partner led him to Tinder, where he met Jonathan, a horticulturalist from Leicester. Despite initial doubts from Jonathan’s auntie, the two hit it off immediately during their initial date. Their connection blossomed, and they have been together ever since, proving that love can be found even in unexpected places. Craig found a genuine and caring person in Jonathan, bringing a sense of happiness and stability to his life after the challenges he faced in the past year.
