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Anton Du Beke once again joined forces with Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood on Strictly Come Dancing 2020.

Strictly Come Dancing 's Anton du Beke has revealed the amazing advice Len Goodman gave him before he made his judging debut.

Strictly Come Dancing.Motsi Mabuse has reportedly been forced to self-isolate at home following an 'urgent' trip to Germany leaving her unable to participate in the next episode.

Kevin Clifton has shifted blame on the lack of audience for Jacqui Smith and Anton Du Beke 's exit on Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly’s Anton du Beke has expressed that the iconic BBC dance competition is ‘just not the same’ this year.

Anton du Beke, 54, has insisted he doesn’t see himself quitting Strictly Come Dancing after being part of the BBC show since its first series in 2004. It comes after the professional dancer and his celebrity partner Jacqui Smith were voted out of the competition last weekend in the first elimination of 2020.In spite of his early exit from the programme, Anton said he won’t follow in the footsteps of former co-stars Kevin Clifton and AJ Pritchard, who announced their decisions to leave Strictly this year.The star divulged: “I don’t see myself not doing Strictly.“I won’t be like Kevin or AJ, where I’ll say, ‘Thank you very much, I’ve had enough now’. “That won’t be me because I love doing it.

The BBC pro admitted it wasn't the first time he heard from the politician since competing on the show together ten years ago.Anton continued: "After the first week, she said 'I voted for you,' which was lovely."So, that's what you're after."He then added: "She's tremendous."Ann and Anton were the ninth couple to leave the dancing show back in 2010.Jacqui and Anton were the first pairing to say goodbye to this year's competition last week.The pair performed the Samba which earned them 12 points out of 30.Combined with their score of 12 from the previous week, the pair had a total of 25 out of 60 at the bottom of the leaderboard.In the dance-off, Anton and Jacqui were dancing against Made in Chelsea favourite Jamie Laing, 31, and his partner

If enthusiasm alone could get you to the Strictly final, Jamie Laing would have the Glitterball firmly in his sights.

Anton du Beke is concerned red tape could put a stop to the return of his popular dance classes.

Anton Du Beke has swerved rumours of becoming the fourth judge on Strictly Come Dancing.

Anton du Beke and Jacqui Smith were the first couple to be voted off Strictly Come Dancing 2020 on Saturday.

Strictly Come Dancing’s first elimination took place on Sunday night and it was curtains for one of our celebrity couples.The second week of the show saw feathers flying, high-octane tricks and… and elephant take to the floor.Also, the results show saw Sam Smith take to the stage to perform as the first guest musician of the series.The points from last week’s show were added to this week’s leaderboard which saw HRVY and Maisie tie for the top honour.Unfortunately, it was former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and her partner Anton Du Beke who found themselves in the bottom two and were eliminated first.Made in Chelsea’s Jamie Laing and his partner Karen Hauer were saved by the judges and live to dance another day.Both Jacqui and Jamie had

Former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith was booted off Strictly on Sunday night – as friends defended her performance after her moves were compared to a “drunk” at a party.

NCIS LA real-life romance: Are any of the NCIS LA stars dating?“I think we’re going to have slightly more in the dance than perhaps he feared.”Jacqui went on to address the show’s so-called curse, a term used to describe when a celebrity or pro’s relationship has broken down during or shortly after their time on the show.The politician shut down any thought of getting romantically close to married Anton, as she revealed she has a new partner.“I won’t have it said that Anton is not gorgeous,” she added to The Guardian.“But, he is happily married and I am in a newish, but lovely, relationship.”Jacqui split from her husband of 33 years Richard Timney back in January.The identity of her new partner is unknown.Anton has been married to Hannah

dance contest.She also said she dreamed of being a dancer when she was a child.She said: "I went to ballet school as a little girl, I loved it and my dream was to become a ballerina."In truth I wasn't quite good enough."I was a little bit short and a little bit round and I have always had a kind of longing to see if I could be better at it."BBC Radio One presenter Clara Amfo, 36, was partnered with Aljaz Skorjanec."I am so pleased to be paired with Aljaz, his energy I connect to," she said.Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh, 43, was delighted to be partnered with Giovanni Pernice.Singh said: "Giovanni was hand on heart the dancer that I really, really wanted."Anton Du Beke, who was paired with former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith,

Politician Jacqui Smith says she won’t be scared to argue back with the judges on Strictly Come Dancing – but she does fear she might be the first to be voted off the show.

Former cabinet minister Jacqui Smith has revealed Ed Balls has given her tips for Strictly Come Dancing.

This year’s Strictly Come Dancing contestants are the most competitive bunch ever to take to the ballroom – with eight out of 12 declaring they are “in it to win it”.

HRVY has urged people to wear masks after revealing he has tested positive for coronavirus.

Bill Bailey has admitted he does not know what he is in for on Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing's 2020 star Ranvir Singh, 43, who is best known for presenting Good Morning Britain on ITV, has opened up about her thoughts over taking part in the competition this year alongside the likes of Jacqui Smith and Max George.The TV star said she gained a stone since being locked down at home ahead of training.The ITV star will be up against the likes of American footballer Jason Bell, Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo and comedian Bill Bailey on the dance floor this year.Speaking about preparing for the series, she opened up about her concerns for the wardrobe department."We don't all have the body confidence of Richard Arnold," she began."The wardrobe department will have their hands in full in more than one way."Ranvir explained: