Anton Du Beke, 55, has opened up about his time before joining the BBC dance show in 2004.The star, who never won the coveted glitterball trophy during his 17 years as a professional dancer on the show, was promoted to the judging panel ahead of the 19th series, which is set to start later this year.Anton shot to instant stardom after appearing on Strictly when it first aired in 2004 and quickly gained a reputation as a charming, smiling dance pro.However, in a new interview, the star has candidly admitted that he was the complete opposite of his on-screen Strictly persona."I was an absolute lunatic,' he told The Daily Mail.Anton explained: "In my competition days I was the polar opposite of the patient, charming person you see on.
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