Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke opens up about returning as a judge for the new series, the tailoring connection he shares with King Charles and being a dad at 50
Anton Du Beke likes to get things right. A self-confessed perfectionist, Strictly Come Dancing’s newest and arguably most popular judge always gives 100 percent. From his flawless foxtrots to his witticisms, Anton aims to please.
Anton makes a point of being ready 30 minutes before he’s required on stage. “I like to be ready for what we call ‘on the half’. Half an hour before we open.” “I’ll have two new jackets every weekend,” he smiles. “That’s very exciting. I love a new jacket. Clothes are massively important. I think about Fred Astaire and all the things he used to wear. That’s where my great inspiration comes from. He’s the ultimate – that’s who I wanted to be when I was growing up.
Anton has just finished performing at the Edinburgh Fringe and is about to return to his most high-profile gig – sitting alongside Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse on Strictly’s judging panel. He’s been on the show since the first series, when he partnered opera singer Lesley Garrett, and this will be his 21st run.
This year’s line-up – which also includes Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Eddie Kadi, Zara McDermott, Adam Thomas, Ellie Leach, Nigel Harman, Annabel Croft and Les Dennis – is being hotly anticipated and EastEnders star Bobby Brazier and TV presenter Angela Scanlon are currently the bookies’ favourites. “Lesley was in her seventies and she was as bright as a button,” says Anton. “She was the quickest person I’ve ever danced with to pick up a routine and the oldest person I ever danced with. Age doesn’t hold you back.”
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