‘Chuffed!’ Parish hit Jackie Weaver so excited to meet Anton Du Beke ‘Jackie on Strictly’

Handforth parish councillor Jackie Weaver became an overnight sensation when a virtual parish council meeting spiralled out of control. Weaver had been called in to support the Handforth councillors but chaos quickly ensued when chairman Brian Tolver refused to accept the legitimacy of the meeting. He was kicked out and sent to a virtual waiting […]

Anton du Beke’s former Strictly partner feared ‘heart attack and severe nausea’ on series

Judy Murray, 61, took part in the 12th series of Strictly Come Dancing and was partnered with professional dancer Anton Du Beke, with the pair making it to week eight of the competition. Despite often placing at the bottom of the leaderboard, the tennis coach was saved each week by the public vote and the […]

Anton du Beke ‘to replace’ Motsi Mabuse on Strictly Come Dancing after judge pulls out

During Friday’s edition of Good Morning Britain, hosts Ben Shephard, 45, and Kate Garraway, 53, discussed the likelihood of Anton becoming a judge. With Nicola Adams, 38, and Katya Jones, 31, also pulling out of the show after the latter tested positive for COVID-19, the journalists discussed bringing back Jacqui into the competition which could […]

Anton Du Beke’s appearance leaves Saturday Kitchen viewers distracted

Viewers had the choice between food heaven, gammon egg and chips or food hell, gammon boulangerie with fennel.  They went for the food heaven, and Anton was overjoyed as Matt cooked him gammon, egg, and chips.  As he cooked, Anton joked that Matt should definitely sign up for Strictly Come Dancing, but he would have […]

Strictly Come Dancing: Anton says ‘I’m going nowhere. I’ll be back on show in 2020”

Anton, the only surviving Strictly Come Dancing pro from its first series in 2004, said he had not spoken to bosses about leaving. Rumours surfaced minutes after Saturday’s grand finale, in which he appeared alongside EastEnders actress Emma Barton, 42.  But he told ITV’s Lorraine breakfast show yesterday: “It’s absolute nonsense – made up before we had […]

Strictly Come Dancing 2019: Anton du Beke drops bombshell news on ‘quitting’ rumours

Fans of the show believed Anton had a great chance at taking home the Glitter Ball, but when he didn’t viewers instantly began speculating over whether he would quit the competition. This morning Anton appeared on Lorraine to discuss the show’s final episode of the year, and address the claims he would be leaving the […]

Strictly 2019: Anton Du Beke to quit show after 15 years as he looks for new challenge?

Anton Du Beke has been a family favourite on Strictly for the past 15 years but has never won the BBC show, and so after getting his partner EastEnders’ actor Emma Barton to this year’s final, the dancer has reportedly had enough and is said to be looking for new adventures. Anton and Emma were […]

Strictly 2019: Anton Du Beke and Kevin Clifton given new roles in major show shake-up

Strictly Come Dancing is heading into musicals week as the contestants take on the 11th stage of the competition. The end is near and while the celebrities have been training hard, the pros have also been working on something rather special for their opening performance. In true musical style, the celebrities partner’s will be dancing […]

Strictly Come Dancing 2019: Emma Barton’s victory sealed after Anton Du Beke revelation?

“I’ve watched every show but the last one because I don’t think I would’ve been able to hold it together,” Saffron explained. “So, I just haven’t been able to watch yet,” she reiterated, before admitting her exit had been an “emotional rollercoaster”. “I think when you spend 10 weeks doing something and when you’re in […]

Strictly Come Dancing 2019: Anton Du Beke makes dig at BBC over previous partners

Strictly Come Dancing is slowly but surely crossing celeb after celeb off the leaderboard as the final looms ever closer. But on Saturday’s show, one professional dancer had more to be thankful for than just making it though another week. And, to say he was ecstatic would be an under statement. On the floor with […]