Once all was said and done, Jacqui Smith and Anton Du Beke were the first celebrity couple to leave Strictly Come Dancing 2020. In a new interview, Jacqui was asked if she felt like it was “an insult” to be partnered up with Anton, following his string of “comedy” partners. Professional partners since 1997, Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag are one of Britain's most widely recognised, highly acclaimed, hard working and best loved ballroom dancing couples today. STRICTLY’S Anton du Beke says struggling partner Jacqui Smith is more than a step ahead of political predecessor Ed Balls. Exclusive: Anton du Beke shares details of his secret wedding "I know our meet-ups have become part of a new routine for many of us and it's going to be a strange week without them," he added. Anton Du Beke, who has been part of BBC’s popular reality show Strictly Come Dancing since it began in 2004, is now rumoured to be joining the 2021 series as a judge. This year Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are back and they explained some of the changes this series, including the fact the audience has been made smaller and it is made up of household groups. Express. At 55 years old, ... Anton du Beke: Eliminated 1st on 1 November 2020: Jason Bell: Former NFL player & pundit Luba Mushtuk: Eliminated 2nd on 8 November 2020: Nicola Adams: Olympic boxer Katya Jones: Withdrew on 12 November 2020: Max George: Former The Wanted singer Dianne Buswell: Eliminated 3rd on 15 … Anton Du Beke is represented by management@antondubeke.tv. Strictly 2020: The celebrities taking part this series, Strictly 2020: Professionals Nadiya Bychkova and Graziano Di Prima take to the floor. 2019 saw Anton make it to the Grand Final again thanks to a fantastic partnership with EastEnders stars Emma Barton. Anton du Beke and Erin Boag have danced together for 20 years and are two of the nation’s all-time favourite ballroom stars. Ahead of their first performance together, the Strictly hopeful has revealed her dance partner has been impressed with how quickly she has picked things up in training. Kevin Clifton claims judging role must be 'horrible' for Anton Du Beke, Ranvir Singh was pulled to one side by Craig after Argentine Tango, Katya Jones claps back at ex Neil Jones as he complains over their dog. In the last series he made it to the final with EastEnder’s star Emma Barton. Strictly pro Anton Du Beke has revealed how he makes the best of “terrible” partners – by keeping their feet off the ground. The series was won by Bill Bailey and his professional partner Oti Mabuse. He added of his close win to Mail Online: “I made the final with Katie Derham but I remember it being a strong final as well. They were eliminated in week 2 (first), Anton's second time finishing last. Jacqui split from her husband of 33 years Richard Timney back in January. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Anton Du Beke & Giovanni Pernice join forces in this brand new tour for 2021! — Motsi Mabuse (@MOTSI_MABUSE) November 12, 2020 Anton and his dance partner Jacqui Smith were the first pair to be booted off the show, after a … “I thought it was incredible he chose those two dances.”. The … Ahead of it airing this evening, here is everything fans need to know about the couples of celebrities and their professional partners. Judges Craig Revel Horwood and Shirley Ballas will be bringing the glamour once more along with stand-in judge, Anton Du Beke. Clifton said he wanted to leave on a high following so many successes, from winning the 2018 series to picking up the Children In Need trophy. Strictly Come Dancing's Anton du Beke won fans over when he joined the judging panel on Saturday to replace Motsi Mabuse, after she urgently flew … NCIS LA real-life romance: Are any of the NCIS LA stars dating? Anton Du Beke offering free dance classes amid Coronavirus lockdown so put on your dancing shoes Zara Woodcock Tuesday 24 Mar 2020 2:44 pm … Smith is used to taking to the Strictly dancefloor as she competed in a Children in Need special with professional partner Kevin Clifton. I think he was pleasantly surprised with my ability to pick things up. Anton Du Beke was asked about Strictly rumours by his ex dance partner Esther Rantzen (Image: GETTY) “I don’t remember,” Anton jokingly replied. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. The dancing duo wowed the judges with their Showdance, Charleston and Viennese Waltz routines in the final, but missed out on the Glitterball trophy to Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse. “I won’t have it said that Anton is not gorgeous,” she added to The Guardian. Anton Du Beke, who has been part of BBC’s popular reality show Strictly Come Dancing since it began in 2004, is now rumoured to be joining the 2021 series as a judge. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. As a reminder, the professionals taking part in this year's season include: Of course, not all of the professionals will be dancing with the celebrities this year, but they will, as usual, be taking part in the brilliantly choreographed group performances at the start of each show. Anton has never won the competition and he and Jacqui were booted out in … The Strictly professional has been a dancer on the show since its inception in 2004. Last year, he came close to winning the show for the first time with EastEnders actress Emma Barton. Anton du Beke revealed his wife cried when show bosses asked him to be a judge after he left this year's show first with his dance partner Jacqui Smith. This will see the five remaining couples battle it out to make it to the final. STRICTLY’S Anton du Beke has called for a second same sex pairing on the 2020 show and begged to dance with American football player Jason Bell. ... from dating to dance career. Anton du Beke is part of the Strictly furniture, although his performance on the dancefloor is anything but wooden! Clara Amfo and Aljaž Škorjanec. Strictly’s Anton du Beke says partner Jacqui Smith is better dancer than political predecessor Ed Balls . STRICTLY COME DANCING'S Giovanni Pernice discussed rumours about a potential romance with his former dance partner Ranvir Singh, stating that … STRICTLY COME DANCING’S Anton Du Beke has revealed the conversations he has had with his former celebrity dance partners over the years. As the only female professional to have competed in ten series of Strictly Come Dancing, Erin decided to hang up her Strictly boots after the 2012 series. In 2020 Anton was partnered with former home secretary Jacqui Smith.