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Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke, 54, turned judge last year when Motsi Mabuse, 40, couldn’t make it the studio for two episodes last year due to having to self-isolate.The dancer gave his critique to his fellow co-stars following his celebrity partner Jacqui Smith’s exit.While he enjoyed his temporary role on the panel, the dancer admitted he didn’t like how short his feedback had to be.The father-of-two explained: "The worst part is you don’t have very long to get your point across, and anyone who has met me knows that short and succinct isn’t really my game.“Why let a short answer get in the way of a rambling long monologue? For me, that’s a nightmare.“‘Shorter, shorter’ they kept telling me! I was going, ‘Honestly, I’ve barely

Good Morning Britain alongside Kate Garraway after the May 6 local elections.As the two grilled Shadow Communities Secretary Steve Reed, Kate, 53, claimed that the elections had been a "disastrous night" for the Labour party.However, she became furious when Mr Reed failed to answer her when probed on what the Labour party stands for.The pair went on to speak to Jacqui Smith, who was the UK’s Home Secretary between 2007 and 2009 under the Labour Prime Minister, Gordon Brown.During their discussion, the former Strictly Come Dancing contestant suggested that the Conservatives' claims of bringing unemployment down and providing more jobs had "clearly worked in Hartlepool, which feels like it’s been left behind".Jacqui went on to add that the

Anton Du Beke, 54, this afternoon.The Channel 4 host apologised for her remark, which she issued while chatting to Anton and his former Strictly Come Dancing co-star Kelvin Fletcher, 37, on Steph’s Packed Lunch.Anton seemed less than impressed with the former BBC Breakfast star when she suddenly declared that she wanted Oti Mabuse, 30, to win the Glitterball trophy on Strictly 2020 with her partner Bill Bailey, 56.After gushing over his rival pro dancer in the competition, Steph said sorry to Anton for hinting that she wasn’t rooting for him and his dance partner Jacqui Smith at the time, despite him being a regular guest on her Channel 4 show.Steph got onto the subject after Kelvin praised his former dance partner Oti, who he won Strictly

Good Morning Britain hosts Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard spoke to guests Stanley Johnson, Jacqui Smith and Ian Dale in an impassioned debate on Friday.

The former Health Secretary was seen being instructed by Anton in the studio but it appeared to get too much for her as she jokingly threw down her oversized feather fans.Talking to the camera, Anton joked: “I think she’s kicking off.”Later on in the unseen footage VT, the professional dancer seemed stunned as his celebrity partner said she needed to push her boobs “forward” for a particular move.“Tremendous,” he replied, laughing.Jacqui then asked: “Is that a technical term?”Bill Bailey given stern warning from Strictly partner Oti Mabuse“It’s absolutely perfect,” the dancer laughed.Jacqui was seemingly practising for her Samba routine, which she performed to Tom Jones' hit Help Yourself.Despite her efforts in the performance, she became

Strictly Come Dancing fans took to Twitter to discuss the result, many in shock at the judges' decision.

STRICTLY Come Dancing's Jamie Laing has insisted that he only landed in the first dance off because viewers thought he was just a "posh, blond idiot". The 32-year-old star shot to fame on E4 series Made In Chelsea, and he believes that gave fans of the BBC One dance show a preconceived idea of him.

James Jordan, 42, admitted that he thinks Anton Du Beke, 53, should have stayed on the Strictly Come Dancing judging panel after he briefly filled in for Motsi Mabuse recently.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine star has revealed that his wife, , was reduced to tears when he was made a this month.The professional dancer, who was first to be voted off in this, was given the temporary role after was forced to quarantine at home following an urgent trip to Germany.During a chat with the Mail on Sunday, 54-year-old Anton shared: "When you're voted off at the beginning you have nothing to do, it's easy not to feel part of the show because you're sitting in the audience watching everyone else dance. So thank goodness they gave me the judging job."Despite leaving the series on week one alongside former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, the surprise judging role gave Anton the boost he really needed.

Emotional Anton du Beke thanked Strictly bosses for rescuing his year - admitting his early exit left his ego 'around his ankles'.

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

STRICTLY Come Dancing's Jamie Laing has told The Sun that he was "shattered" after landing in the bottom two in week one - and his partner Karen Hauer is at "death's door" thanks to their gruelling training. The 32-year-old star has gone from strength to strength during his time on the BBC One dance competition after a rocky start, having initially been due to appear last year.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel-Horwood has jokingly warned that Anton du Beke won't go easily from his judging duties.

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.

ANTON du Beke says he's "pert and ready" to replace Motsi Mabuse as a judge Strictly Come Dancing. The Sun revealed the veteran dance professional is stepping into Motsi's shoes as she isolates at home.

After Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse announced she will not be in the BBC studio for two weeks due to having to self-isolate at home, Anton Du Beke has been tipped to step into her shoes.The dancer, who heartbreakingly revealed his father physically abused him, has been reported to be joining the judging panel alongside Craig Revel-Horwood and Shirley Ballas. Anton has a wealth of knowledge, after taking part on Strictly as a professional dancer since the very first series which aired in 2004.The 54 year old was the first to be booted out of the current series with celebrity partner Jacqui Smith.

ELIMINATED Strictly contestant Jacqui Smith has proven that it definitely takes two to Tango - and she DOES have some good moves. The Strictly Come Dancing politician was spotted out and about enjoying a romantic walk with her new boyfriend Graham Timmins.

Strictly star Jacqui Smith put on a passionate display with her new man as the happy couple took a stroll through the Malvern Hills.

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.